Plant profile
Ixora
Ixora coccinea
Clustered flowers bloom brightly and attract pollinators on sunny balconies.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 180 cm
Typical cost
₹120-350
Why it works
Good fit notes
Clustered bright flowers
Care tip: Full sun and slightly acidic soil encourage blooms
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Commonly grown as an ornamental flowering shrub; pet-safe status is not finalized in this pass.
Do not encourage pets to chew leaves or flowers.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact plants with buds and glossy leaves.
- Slightly acidic soil improves foliage and flowering.
Avoid
- Chlorotic yellow leaves
- Scale insects
- Root-bound shrub
- Bud drop
Plant personality
Useful traits
Ixora blooms best in strong light and warm conditions.
Alkaline soil or hard water can cause yellowing leaves.
It is a compact shrub rather than an indoor foliage plant.
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