Plant 2 Ixora Sunkist

Discover the Ixora "Sunkist", a compact tropical shrub with bright red nectar-rich flower clusters. Learn about its growth needs and how to cultivate it successfully.

Last updated 23 June 2026

Jungle Flame

Ixora "Sunkist"

Plant Growth Form	Shrub (woody)
Maximum Height	0.3m to 0.9m
Preferred Climate Zone	Tropical

Description:

Cluster of small red four-petaled flowers surrounded by dark green glossy leaves.

Growth Form: Woody shrub, dwarf selection with compact form, up to 0.9m when grown in ground.

Foliage: Leaves are bright waxy green, heart-shaped, twisted-looking, closely-clustered and overlapping due to much shortened internodes.

Flowers: Red, 4 petals, growing in clusters. They are scentless but a source of nectar for insects. Freely produced throughout the year.

Cultivation :Hybrid relatively slower-growing than other types of Ixora. Prefers acidic soils (pH 5.1 - 6.0) supplemented with iron. Propagate by softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings -- use rooting powder to hasten rooting.

Ethnobotanical Uses: None