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Petite Orange Ixora (Ixora 'Petite Orange') growing in South Florida
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Petite Orange Ixora — South Florida Plant Guide

Ixora 'Petite Orange'

Family: Rubiaceae · Shrub

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos en Paisajismo

low borderfoundation plantinggroundcover masscontainer

Etiquetas de Estilo

tropicalresortformalcompactwarm tones

Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Agua

Low3/10

Once established (12–18 months), Petite Orange Ixora is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Moderate water. 2-3x per week dry season.

Suelo y Fertilización

sandyacid amended limestone

Fertilizer: Acid-forming Ixora fertilizer + quarterly iron/manganese.

Schedule: February, May, September acid Ixora fertilizer. Quarterly iron chelate + manganese sulfate drench.

Tolerancia a la Sal

Low (3/10) — plant away from salt air exposure
Altura Madura
1.52.5 ft
Ancho Maduro
23 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
slow-to-moderate
Demanda de Agua
3/10
Grado Florida
Florida #1
Costo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
4/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Petite Orange Ixora grow in South Florida?

Petite Orange Ixora has a slow-to-moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Petite Orange Ixora safe for pets?

Yes, Petite Orange Ixora is considered pet-safe.

How much water does Petite Orange Ixora need in South Florida?

Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Petite Orange Ixora is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Petite Orange Ixora tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Petite Orange Ixora has low salt tolerance (3/10) and is not recommended near areas with significant salt air exposure.

Is Petite Orange Ixora available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Petite Orange Ixora is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. Common in Miami-Dade low border applications.

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Cold sensitive.

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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