Ixora Chinensis (Chinese Ixora)

Add a vibrant tropical touch to your balcony, garden, or bright indoor space with our beautiful Ixora Chinensis. Loved for its dense clusters of star-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage, this evergreen flowering shrub thrives in Hong Kong’s warm, humid climate. With long-lasting blooms and an elegant, compact form, Ixora is a popular choice for home decoration, outdoor planters, and gifting.

Key Features

• Long Blooming Period: Produces colorful flower clusters multiple times a year under warm conditions.
• Tropical Color Impact: Bold blooms in red, orange, pink, or yellow bring instant energy to any space.
• Compact & Versatile: Suitable for balconies, patios, entrances, and bright indoor areas.
• Heat & Humidity Lover: Well-adapted to Hong Kong’s subtropical weather.
• Easy to Enjoy: Delivered healthy and ready to grow, often with buds or flowers present.

Specifications

• Common Name: Ixora / Chinese Ixora
• Botanical Name: Ixora chinensis
• Pot Size: Approx. 12–15 cm diameter (plastic or ceramic pot)
• Plant Height (excluding pot): Approx. 25–40 cm
• Total Height with Pot: Approx. 35–55 cm
• Flowering Season: Spring to Autumn (may bloom year-round in warm climates)
• Recommended Placement: Sunny balcony, garden, or bright indoor location with good airflow

Care Tips (Newbie-Friendly)

• Sunlight: Prefers bright light to full sun (at least 4–6 hours daily)
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top layer feels dry (avoid waterlogging)
• Fertilizer: Feed every 2–3 weeks with acidic or flowering plant fertilizer during growing season
• Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages new blooms