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Red Colour Ixora Rukmini Rangan Flower Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Ixora plant, commonly known as Rukmini or Rangan, is a vibrant, sun-loving tropical evergreen shrub highly valued for its striking, long-lasting blossoms.

• Botanical Name: Ixora coccinea.
• Variety: Red Ixora (Rukmini Rangan).
• Type: Evergreen Shrub or small Tree (1-2 Feet Size). This plant is propagated to ensure true-to-type characteristics.
• Suitability: Highly adaptable and thrives in warm, humid conditions across almost all Indian climates and soil types. Excellent for both ground planting and container gardening.

The Flowers and Blooming

The Red Ixora produces spectacular flower displays, which makes it a popular ornamental choice.

• Appearance: It showcases vibrant, striking red clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that form dense, showy corymbs. The bold red color stands out beautifully against the glossy green foliage.
• Blooming Season: With ideal growing conditions (warmth and sunlight), the plant flowers profusely, often blooming year-round in tropical and subtropical regions of India, with peak flowering in the warmer months.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight Needs

Ixora requires abundant light to produce its beautiful, colorful blooms.

• Sunlight: Prefers full and direct sunlight (6+ hours a day) for maximum flowering. It can tolerate partial sun but flowering may be reduced.
• Air Circulation: Ensure a location with good air movement to prevent fungal issues.

Watering and Soil

Consistent moisture is key for a healthy Ixora plant.

• Soil: Requires well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5) rich in organic matter.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, especially during the peak growing season. Allow the top soil to dry out between waterings.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants during the main growing seasons for best results.