Ixora 'Maui Red'
A vibrant, tropical evergreen shrub, known for its large clusters of scarlet-red, tubular flowers and glossy dark green foliage, blooming nearly year-round in warm climates. Typically growing 3–5 feet tall and wide, it is ideal for hedges, borders, and container gardening in USDA zones 9b–11. It thrives in full sun, requires acidic soil, and needs regular moisture. Light: Thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Water: Needs regular watering; prefers moist, well-draining soil. Soil: Requires acidic soil (pH around 5) to prevent yellowing foliage. Hardiness: Zones 9b–11; sensitive to frost and cold. Fertilizer: Requires feeding with an acid-loving plant fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during the growing season. Maintenance: Moderate; prune to shape in spring.
- Light: Thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
- Water: Needs regular watering; prefers moist, well-draining soil.
- Soil: Requires acidic soil (pH around 5) to prevent yellowing foliage.
- Hardiness: Zones 9b–11; sensitive to frost and cold.
- Fertilizer: Requires feeding with an acid-loving plant fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during the growing season.
- Maintenance: Moderate; prune to shape in spring.