Ixora Species, Fragrant Ixora

I'm growing this plant on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii--the Puna. Very wet and lush. The soil is largely pure cinder and q...Read Moreuite acidic. Other ixoras love it here--it should do well.

Ixora odorata, as the specific name implies, produces very aromatic flowers on a grand scale. The flowers are the best part of this plan...Read Moret: spherical star-bursts 10-12" across in shades of pink, white and lemon yellow. As with other Ixoras in Hawaii, these plants are susceptible to scale and aphids, which I control with Neem spray.