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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 13, 2015
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    There can be a few reasons for the lack of growth and blooms.

    Ixora need full sun locations.

    Your plants also may not have a large enough pot to grow in and do not have the correct soil content for good growth.

    Ixora have some specific growing and nutrition needs.

    Here is a link that will refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 29, 2015
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    Ixia prefer to be planting in well draining soil. With the heavy rain that you mention they may have rotted in the ground.

    Proper planting can also be a factor, planting depth is 3 to 5 inches deep.

    Also don't rule out rodents. Many times moles, mice and even squirrels will dine on bulbs.

    Ixia are an excellent plant to grow in pots. Give that a try next spring.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/ixia/growing-ixia-bulbs.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 7, 2016
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    Ixora generally are most prolific bloomers in summer.
    Here is an excellent article with specifics in care for this blooming shrub.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 2, 2017
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    Ixora can thrive in cold temperatures but extra cold weather can cause them to drop their leaves.
    The dwarf red is the most cold stable, with the pink, white and orange varieties more sensitive.

    Be careful not to overwater while the plant is either still dormant or under stress.
    Watch for new growth to began and then resume watering and fertilizer schedule.

    In the case that you do not began to see new leaves growing back, the plants may have died off.
    The plants should be planted in a well draining soil and be kept moist.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 18, 2017
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    Here is an article with care information.

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

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  • Answered by
    MShaheer on
    March 18, 2017
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    Of course ixora shrubs are fine even if they only get morning sunlight. BUT, try to place them in a sunny spot, or you can shift them too.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 23, 2017
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    Make sure this shrub is receiving full sun.
    Soil should be well draining and slightly acid.
    Water in a low phosphorous fertilizer.
    Sprinkle Epsom Salt around the base of the shrub to feed it some nutrients it may be lacking.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

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