How to grow Ixora at home

Ixora growth conditions

The dragon boat flower is generally maintained in a place with relatively high temperature. It prefers a humid growing environment. It needs sufficient sunlight and a suitable temperature during maintenance. Generally, it should be kept between 23-32 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 20 degrees, it will grow slowly and the flowering will be reduced.

How to grow Ixora

The colors of the dragon boat flower are bright and rich, so it is extremely ornamental. When planting, loose, fertile and well-drained soil is needed. In addition, there should be a good ventilation environment and sufficient light environment. Watering should be done in moderation and fertilizer should be applied regularly.

Watering the Ixora

The Ipomoea aquatica needs to be watered in time during the growth process so that it can grow better. In spring and autumn, it needs to be watered every 3 days, in summer, it needs to be watered twice a day, and in winter, it needs to be watered once a week.

Fertilization of Ixora

When caring for the Ipomoea aquatica, it requires a lot of nutrients. Generally, fertilizer should be applied once every half a month, and sufficient nutrients are needed during the flowering period because it consumes more nutrients.

Ixora paradisi pest control

When caring for the Ipomoea aquatica, it may develop diseases and pests for some reasons, such as leaf spot disease, which will have a great impact on its growth and requires timely treatment with drugs.

How to grow Ixora at home

When caring for the Ixora indoors, be sure to use a suitable flowerpot and choose it according to the size of the plant. In addition, there should be a good ventilation and lighting environment. During the maintenance period, watering and fertilizing are required regularly, but care should be taken not to overdo it.

Precautions for the maintenance of Ixora

When caring for the Ipomoea aquatica, it needs to be pruned in time in the spring of each year so that it can bloom more. It should not be watered in rainy weather, and a suitable temperature environment is required during normal maintenance.