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) — shrub for half; making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant, image 152

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 153

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — but in perfect growing conditions; shrub for half, image 147

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — red flowers in the garden; is an evergreen shrub identified by its striking cluster of red flowers, image 150

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 151

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 145

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 146

Flame Of The Woods (Ixora Coccinea) — making Ixora coccinea well-suited for hedges or as a standout specimen plant; but in perfect growing, image 149

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 148

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