Product Review
Product Information:
Common Name: Dwarf Ixora Carmen
Botanical Name: Ixora Taiwanensis
Mature Size: 2 feet
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Form: C luster of florets
Fragrance: None
Recommended USDA Zone: 9, 10, 11
Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining
Soil PH: Acidic
Watering: Moderate
Special Features: Showy prolific bloom
Suggested Uses: Hedge, Mass Plant, Border, Mixed Perennial, Accent, Potted
House Plant Adaptive: Yes with careful acclimation and supplemental lighht
Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
Extended Long Term Warranty: None
Tawainensis Ixoras are small growing, flowering tropical shrubs with small, closely spaced, glossy green, pointed oval leaves and a dense, tight, low growing habit; maturing at about 1.5 to 2 feet tall.
They are showy, prolific warm season bloomers, producing showy clusters of tiny star shaped florets in perpetual cycles from Summer to Fall in tropical climates.
Dwarf ixoras are great for borders, low hedges, incorporated into mixed perennial beds accent, or as potted plants.
Carmen is new, recently introduced cultivar that produces bright, colorful, long lasting clusters of flowers in multiple tones of vivid orange to golden yellow. Buds begin to appear in the late a Spring to early Summer.
- Ixora taiwanensis are compact, slower growing types of Ixoras that make a great low growing hedges, accents, additions to layered mixed perennial beds, or potted plants. They typically mature between 18 to 24 inches tall and bloom profusely with dense clusters comprised of hundreds of small star-shaped florets in a long lasting bloom cycle from late Spring to mid Fall in tropical climates.
- The Dwarf Orange Ixora Carmen blooms with an abundant display of tiny, star-shaped florets in multiple shades of orange. Its vibrant color makes it a standout in any tropical landscape or as an outdoor potted plant, and it is a great choice for bringing vibrant fall color to a tropical landscape.
- Care: Dwarf Ixoras are easy to grow once they are well-established, but they need careful attention to watering until their root system fully matures. They thrive in a full sun to very light dappled afternoon shade location with well-draining, acidic soil. Prune them after flowering to maintain their shape, and fertilize annually in the spring with a quality slow-release fertilizer. Avoid pruning during the winter.
- Indoor Growing: While Ixoras can be grown in pots indefinitely, they are not well-suited for the average indoor environment. The require the full spectrum of light for 4 to 6 hours daily, warm temperatures with at least a 10*F day/night differential, high humidity and mild chilling during winter dormancy to produce flowers.
- Climate: Ixoras are tropical plants and are recommended for growing in USDA Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not consider factors such as humidity, rainfall, or day/night temperature variations.. Every growing environment has unique challenges.
