Ixora coccinea

Ixora coccinea Details

Commonly known as the Jungle Geranium, this is a popular indoor plant owing to its lovely foliage and pretty flowers. It features lush and glossy, green leaves which serve as a wonderful backdrop to the colourful blooms. Large and showy clusters of orange flowers adorn the plant during spring and summer. It grows to about 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when located in a warm position with indirect light and a well-drained growing media. It will not tolerate cold or drafty positions. The Jungle Geranium makes for a stunning house or office plant, and can be grown in a tropical garden in the right climate. A well-lit bathroom is almost ideal for this plant.