Maui Yellow Ixora Tropical Live Plant Shrub Outdoor Garden Gold Orange

Bring Tropical Beauty to Your Garden with Maui Yellow Ixora

Enhance your outdoor space with the Maui Yellow Ixora Tropical Live Plant. This dependable bloomer is a tropical to semi-tropical evergreen shrub that thrives in sunny locations. Its vibrant gold and orange flowers add a splash of color to any landscape and attract butterflies, making it a delightful addition to your garden.

The Maui Yellow Ixora, also known as jungle flame or flame of the woods, is perfect for creating informal gardens, tropical beds, or more formal and manicured landscape designs. Plant them in groups or rows for maximum color impact. Minimal maintenance is needed when growing this beautiful shrub.

Key Benefits:

• Vibrant Color: Gold and orange clustered blooms add a tropical touch.
• Butterfly Attraction: Attracts beautiful butterflies to your garden.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep, perfect for busy gardeners.
• Versatile Design: Fits well in various garden styles, from informal to formal.
• Prolific Bloomer: Blooms heavily during warm months and sporadically in cooler weather.

The Maui variety features larger leaves and a free-form shrub shape, decorated with eye-catching flowers. While it thrives in Zone 10, extra-cold winters may cause leaf drop. In other zones, it can be grown as an annual or container plant, moved indoors during cold temperatures.

Planting Instructions: Place dwarf ixoras about 2 feet apart, while Maui varieties can be spaced 2 to 3 feet apart. Ensure they are at least 2 feet away from the house. Ixora shrubs also thrive in containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How tall and wide will the Maui Yellow Ixora plant get?

The Maui Yellow Ixora plant typically reaches a height of 2-5 feet and a spread of 2-4 feet, depending on growing conditions and pruning.

2. What type of soil is best for my Ixora?

Ixora plants prefer well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Amending your soil with organic matter can help improve drainage and acidity.

3. How much sunlight does a Maui Yellow Ixora need?

This plant thrives in full to partial sun. For the most abundant blooms, aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

4. How often should I water my Ixora plant?

Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as Ixoras are susceptible to root rot.

5. What is the best way to fertilize my Ixora plant?

Fertilize in the spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application rates.