Light. Full sun gives the most flowers.
Water. Water often while it settles in, then keep the soil moist but never waterlogged. It is moderately drought tolerant.
Soil and feeding. Ixora wants acidic soil. In alkaline soil, and next to sidewalks and foundations, new leaves turn pale from a shortage of iron and manganese. Plant it away from concrete and treat yellowing with Manganese Sulfate.
Size. Grows to about 6 ft, a good height for a hedge.
Pruning. Trim at any time of year. Constant shearing cuts down the flowers.
Problems to watch. Black sooty mold means aphids or scale; spray with Insecticidal Soap. Purple-red spots on older leaves mean a potassium and phosphorus shortage.
Good to know. It tolerates salty irrigation water but not direct ocean wind. Frost and freezes injure it.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Ixora
