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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 9–11Type Shrub
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — is an evergreen shrub identified by its striking cluster of red flowers; flame of the Woods requires, image 116

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rubiaceae

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Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — It typically reaches a height and spread of 4 to 6 feet
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — It thrives in full sun, preferring well-draining, acidic soil; shrub with red blooms, image 98
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — each flower cluster can reach a width of 2 to 5 inches and consists of tiny, image 86
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 132
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 133
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — but in perfect growing conditions; shrub for half, image 128
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 108
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Requires regular watering and periodic feeding for optimal blooming; it typically reaches a height and spread, image 43
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 not sit in
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant; but in perfect growing, image 130
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 maintain desired
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — commonly known as Flame of the Woods
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 84
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Flame of the Woods requires well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
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 126
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — Requires regular watering and periodic feeding for optimal blooming; it typically reaches a height and spread, image 138
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — shrub with red blooms
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — or yellow flower clusters which bloom throughout the year but are most abundant from late spring to early fall; it
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 96
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — shrub for half; making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant, image 114
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — shrub for half; making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant, image 95
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 140
Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — is an evergreen shrub identified by its striking cluster of red flowers
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