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
Embothrium coccineum
Embothrium
Proteaceae
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
every 9
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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Jungle Geranium in your home
a window
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
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.
FAQs
Iron Tree is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Iron Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Iron Tree
Iron Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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