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Orange Colour Ixora Rukmini Rangan Flower Plant
Product Features and Variety
The Ixora, also commonly referred to as Rukmini or Rangan, is a dense, multi-branching tropical to sub-tropical evergreen shrub, highly valued for its striking, long-lasting floral displays.
- Variety: Orange Colour Ixora (Rukmini Rangan).
- Type: Evergreen Shrub/Plant. Propagated through grafting to ensure true-to-type color and promote early blooming.
- Size: 1-2 Feet Height.
- Suitability: Thrives in almost all Indian climates and soil types. Excellent for both ground planting and container gardening, especially in warm, humid regions.
The Flower and Blooming
This Ixora variety produces a spectacular display of vibrant orange flowers.
- Appearance: Flowers bloom in dense, lively clusters (corymbs) at the end of branches, set against a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage.
- Blooming: Ixora is known for its long blooming season, often flowering repeatedly throughout the year in favorable tropical and subtropical Indian climates.
- Aesthetics: The vibrant orange blossoms create a picturesque, high-contrast focal point in any garden or patio setting.
Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates
Sunlight Needs
- Sunlight: The Ixora is a sun-loving plant. Choose a location that receives full and direct sunlight (at least 6 hours of sun per day) for optimal flower production. It can tolerate partial afternoon shade in intensely hot areas.
Watering and Soil
- Soil: Plant in a rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the main growing and blooming seasons. Do not allow the soil to completely dry out, but ensure it is never waterlogged.