Flame of the Woods
Also known as
flame-of-the-woods and jungle-geranium
Taxonomy
Ixora coccinea
Ixora
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Flame of the Woods
How often to water your Flame of the Woods
Flame of the Woods needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Flame of the Woods in your home
Flame of the Woods love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Flame of the Woods does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Flame of the Woods
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 Flame of the Woods after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I honestly don't know 😒... So this is a branch of my "flame of woods", also known as Ixoras or jungle geranium. It seems to have had an explosion of leaves in one particular spot. I've never seen anything like it before! 🤯 Anyone have any ideas?? #flameofthewoods
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Why Is My Plant Withering After Just One Week? Hi everyone,I need some advice about my plant. I bought it one week ago, and for the first five days, it was perfect. However, just this morning, I noticed it started to wither. Does anyone know what could be causing this and what I should do to help it recover?Thanks in advance for your help!
Care Summary for Flame of the Woods
Flame of the Woods
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.