My Soil Is Sticky In Nature. Is It Good For Dwarf Ixora Potted Plant?

Question

Its been a year I bought this plant. It is not growing nor flowering but its green. Kindly suggest what could be done to make it grow faster and bear flowers.

Answer 1

I suggest getting your soil tested to see if it needs nutrients or amendments and what the soil pH is. Then you will know where to correct. They need a pH of 5, which is fairly acidic. They also need well draining soil.

If you prefer, you could dig it up and put it in a container of potting soil mixed with 1/3 peat to lower the pH. Here are growing instructions:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/getting-ixoras-to-bloom.htm