Flame Of The Woods

Ixora Coccinea

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Overview

Ixora coccinea, commonly known as Flame of the Woods, is an evergreen shrub identified by its striking cluster of red flowers. It thrives in full sun, preferring well-draining, acidic soil. With a mature size of up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, it's ideal for hedges or as a focal plant. Requires regular watering and periodic feeding for optimal blooming. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 9–11

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — commonly known as Flame of the Woods

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Ft.
Mature width: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Rubiaceae

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Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — each flower cluster can reach a width of 2 to 5 inches and consists of tiny, image 48

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Flame of the Woods requires well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; red, image 49

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — It typically reaches a height and spread of 4 to 6 feet; regular watering is necessary, but the roots should, image 51

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — it can surge up to 12 feet.<br><br>Regular pruning can maintain desired shapes and sizes; is a vibrant, image 53

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — but in perfect growing conditions; shrub for half, image 52

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Requires regular watering and periodic feeding for optimal blooming; it typically reaches a height and spread, image 62

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant; but in perfect growing, image 54

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — red flowers in the garden; is an evergreen shrub identified by its striking cluster of red flowers, image 55

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — shrub with red blooms; or yellow flower clusters which bloom throughout the year but are most abundant from, image 56

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — shrub for half; making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant, image 57

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — commonly known as Flame of the Woods; with a mature size of up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, it's ideal for, image 58

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — is an evergreen shrub identified by its striking cluster of red flowers; flame of the Woods requires, image 59

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — It thrives in full sun, preferring well-draining, acidic soil; shrub with red blooms, image 60

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — With a mature size of up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, it's ideal for hedges or as a focal plant; commonly, image 61

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — commonly referred to as Flame of the Woods or Jungle Geranium; commonly known as Flame of the Woods, image 63

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — or yellow flower clusters which bloom throughout the year but are most abundant from late spring to early, image 66

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — is a vibrant evergreen shrub that adds a tropical flare to the landscape; it's cherished for its profusion of, image 64

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — It's cherished for its profusion of fiery red; it can surge up to 12 feet.<br><br>Regular pruning can, image 65

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — each flower cluster can reach a width of 2 to 5 inches and consists of tiny, image 67

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Flame of the Woods requires well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; red, image 68

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Regular watering is necessary, but the roots should not sit in water to prevent root rot; requires regular, image 69

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — It typically reaches a height and spread of 4 to 6 feet; regular watering is necessary, but the roots should, image 70

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — but in perfect growing conditions; shrub for half, image 71

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — it can surge up to 12 feet.<br><br>Regular pruning can maintain desired shapes and sizes; is a vibrant, image 72

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