Some plants simply thrive in summer and ixora is one of them. In most regions, June, July and August can be a challenge for plants, with high heat and drought. And, if we are to preserve resources, ...

Question: This year the ixora look attractive in local landscapes. Why is it some years they do not grow and flower as well? Answer: Blame the varying look of ixora on winter weather. If the plants ...

The question came in a text message from a landscape professional. A bit of a surprise, but a good reminder of a common problem in the South Florida landscape. The manager wanted to know about the ...

SORE-ah,” is perhaps one of the most quintessential plants of Southwest Florida with its colorful hot pink flowers, which ...

Question: I have planted a number of ixora and some do not seem to like the spot even though they all get the same amount of water and fertilizer. What do you think is wrong? A: A photo with your ...

Summertime brings out the best in South Florida's favored ixora shrubs. At this time of the year it is hard to miss the flourishing ixoras with their large blooms in colors of orange, red, coral, pink ...

One of the most attractive shrubs that we see growing in South Florida landscapes is the ixora, the jungle flower. These plants can survive over 20 years, are dependable bloomers, love the South ...

Q. Two years ago I planted an ixora, and it bloomed beautifully. Last year I decided to put two more in the same bed, and neither has bloomed. Any suggestions? J.N., Houston A. Ixora, a bushy shrub ...