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Orange and red Ixoras are very common here. But now there are so many dwarf cultivars in a few different colors. These flowers attract birds and bees alike with their nectar. This is a shot of the buds. I loved they way they looked and decided I needed some pictures of the buds too.
These plants need full sunshine to thrive and bloom in abundance. If planted where there is less sunlight they are prone to insect attacks. The white mealy bug and aphids attack these plants commonly. Cutting back the bushes not only allows them to grow thick and bush but also to bloom in abundance too.
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Question of
Do you have Ixoras where you live? Is it common there?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Do you like these flowers?
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Yes
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No
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Aha, so that is the name of this beauty. I wish I had your knowledge of flora, and your yard! 😉 I have a pink one, it came up as a volunteer in my cactus I bought this spring. LOve it, and thank you again for the id!
Now, how can I get it out of that cactus pot. I had no idea it could look like this, mine is all long and sparse. Needs space and out of that pot. I might just transfer them both to a bigger pot and not worry about trying to separate.
I don’t think this plant grows here … but it is very beautiful
Never seen these before but they are pretty.
I am sure you have seen the blooms on viriy posts. I just saw Doc has posted a picture.
I don’t believe I have ever seen them. They look very nice.
Thank you Ghostwriter for stopping by and commenting.
Your Ixora is still to bloom.
We have several colours and in two sizes.
Yes, that is why I said buds. LOL I don’t have too many colors at the moment. Not much space for it here.
You must try and get these as they are perennial and do not need much attention. I have the orange, yellow, and pink in two sizes and also white and red though in one size.