Ixora Long, Singapuri Ixora(White) - Plant

Description

Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is the only genus in the tribe Ixoreae. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 562 species. Though native to the tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in Tropical Asia. Ixora also grows commonly in subtropical climates in the United States, such as Florida where it is commonly known as West Indian jasmine. In tropical climates they flower year round and are commonly used in Hindu worship, as well as in ayurveda and Indian folk medicine.

Started and grown year-round indoors, ixora plants feature large clusters of red, yellow, white, or orange flowers that emerge like puffballs from the evergreen leaves continuously throughout the year.

Although they are relatively easy to grow outdoors under the right conditions, keeping an ixora plant happy and blooming inside can be a challenge even for an experienced gardener. In either location, the plant will grow slowly, so patience is key if you're hoping for an oversized shrub.

Planting and care

• Ixora plants like bright light, so put them somewhere in your home where they can get at least eight to 10 hours of indirect sunlight a day.
• ixora plants love soil that has a slightly acidic pH level, ranging between 5.5 to 6.5.
• ixora plants love being kept consistently moist. water them often
• ixora plants love humidity. Try keeping your plant in a traditionally humid room of your home, like your kitchen or bathroom.
• Feed your ixora plant in the spring with slow-release fertilizer pellets, or weekly during its growing season with a liquid fertilizer.

Uses

• Several Ixora species are used in traditional medicine, e.g. as an astringent and to treat dysentery and tuberculosis.
• An infusion of the leaves or flowers of several species is administered to treat fever, headache and colic.