How to cultivate Ixora and what to pay attention to

Growth habits of Ixora

Ixora likes sufficient sunlight and the suitable growth temperature is 23~32℃. The plant likes acidic soil and the soil pH value is best between 5~5.5. It generally grows well in well-drained and fertilizer-retaining soil. The soil cannot be alkaline, otherwise its growth will be hindered and development will be poor.

The Ixora has a high demand for light and needs to maintain sufficient light for a long time, especially during the growing season. Sufficient light can make its stems and leaves grow faster. If there is insufficient light, the color of the leaves of the Ixora will become very light and it will not bloom.

Cultivation method of Ixora

To cultivate Ixora, you need to choose acidic sandy loam with good drainage. It can be placed in a sunny location or a semi-shaded environment. The growth temperature should be controlled between 5-25℃. It needs to be watered frequently during the growth period, and topdressing should mainly be nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Appropriate pruning is required.

How to water Ixora best

The Ixora likes moisture. Generally, water it when you see the surface of the soil in the pot is dry. Spray water on the leaves during the dry air period. When the temperature is low in winter, just keep the soil in the pot from completely drying out.

Fertilization of Ixora

The fertilizer applied to Ixora is mainly organic compound fertilizer, and it needs to be supplemented by ferrous sulfate and hoof slices. Before application, the fertilizer needs to be mixed with water, and then it can be used normally after decomposition and fermentation.

Ixora pruning

Generally, the Ipomoea needs to be pruned in spring, mainly by topping, thinning, pruning, etc. This will make the Ipomoea look better and save nutrients for flowering.

Ixora scabra cutting propagation

Select the branches of Ixora born in the current year, cut them into 10-15 cm long segments, remove the leaves at the base, and soak the base of the cuttings in indolebutyric acid solution for 3-5 seconds before cuttings to shorten the rooting period. After drying, insert them into the sand bed and keep the soil moist. They will take root in 30-50 days.

Precautions for the maintenance of Ixora

During the maintenance of the Ixora, pay attention to the need to repot regularly. Generally, it needs to be repotted once every two years. The time for repotting should usually be around May in spring, so that it can resume growth faster.

In addition, attention should be paid to timely pruning, cutting off diseased and weak branches, duplicate branches, dry branches, etc., to save nutrients and promote the sprouting of new branches.