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Rangan (Ixora chinensis) plant

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Rangan

Ixora chinensis

Compact ixora type with dense flowering clusters for sunny balconies.

Medium careBright indirect lightMedium space

Care snapshot

Light

Bright indirect light

Water

Every 2-3 days

Difficulty

Medium

Growth

Medium

Space

Medium space, up to 150 cm

Typical cost

₹150-300

Why it works

Good fit notes

Compact flower clusters

Care tip: Needs bright light and good drainage

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Best for

Sunny BalconiesFlowering Shrub LoversIndian Outdoor Pots

Household fit

Safe enough for this home?

Pets
Check first
Children
Good fit

Ixora chinensis is a common ornamental flowering shrub; pet-specific safety is not finalized here.

Do not let pets chew leaves or flower clusters.

Placement

Where it works best

IndoorPoor
BalconyExcellent
Low-light roomPoor
AC toleranceLow
86/100 India home fit

India climate

What to watch

HumidityMedium
HeatHigh
MonsoonMedium
Hard waterLow
Root rotMedium

Buying check

Before you bring it home

Look for

  • Choose compact plants with buds and glossy leaves.
  • Slightly acidic media improves foliage color and flowering.

Avoid

  • Chlorosis
  • Scale insects
  • Bud drop
  • Root-bound shrub

Plant personality

Useful traits

FloweringCommon in IndiaRubiaceae family

Rangan/Ixora prefers sun and acidic conditions.

Hard alkaline water may worsen yellow leaves.

Pet safety should remain conservative without stronger veterinary source.

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