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Iron Tree

About Iron Tree

Ixora is a woody, evergreen, flowering shrub native to southeast Asia. It grows in a bushy, rounded form with 4" long, glossy, dark evergreen leaves and summer blooms of 4 petaled red flowers in 5" wide cymes. Ixora prefers full sun in moist, well-drained, acidic but organically rich soils.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Embothrium coccineum

Genus

Embothrium

Family

Proteaceae

Order

Proteales

Also known as

Jungle Geranium, Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame, Maui Sunset and Ixora Dwarf Red

How to care for Iron Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Iron Tree

Iron Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Jungle Geranium in your home

Iron Tree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Iron Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Iron Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Iron Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Iron Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Iron Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Jungle Geranium →

Common Jungle Geranium Problems →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Iron Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Jungle Geranium Toxicity to Cats →

Jungle Geranium Toxicity to Dogs →

Jungle Geranium Toxicity to Humans →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Iron Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune Jungle Geranium →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Iron Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Jungle Geranium Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.