Plant Care Flame of the Woods

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

💦 Water

How often to water your Flame of the Woods

Water needs for Flame of the Woods
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

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

Calculate water needs of Flame of the Woods

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Flame of the Woods in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Flame of the Woods: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Flame of the Woods

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Flame of the Woods: 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 Flame of the Woods after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Flame of the Woods prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Flame of the Woods Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Flame of the Woods requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Flame of the Woods Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Flame of the Woods 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.

Is Flame of the Woods Edible? →

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🪴 Soil

Flame of the Woods does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Flame of the Woods →

Best Pots for Flame of the Woods →

When and How to Successfully Repot Flame of the Woods →

What Are Healthy Flame of the Woods Roots →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Flame of the Woods, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 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.


Care Summary for Flame of the Woods

Flame of the Woods

Flame of the Woods


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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