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Maui Red Ixora (Ixora 'Maui Red') growing in South Florida
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Maui Red Ixora — South Florida Plant Guide

Ixora 'Maui Red'

Family: Rubiaceae · Shrub

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Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

tropicalresortcolorfulhoa standard

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low3/10

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

Moderate water. 2-3x per week dry season. Consistent moisture essential.

Solo e Fertilização

sandyacid amended limestone

Fertilizer: Acid-forming Ixora/Azalea fertilizer. Iron chelate + manganese sulfate quarterly. Soil sulfur for pH management.

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

Tolerância ao Sal

Low (3/10) — plant away from salt air exposure
Altura Madura
35 ft
Largura Madura
35 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
moderate
Demanda de Água
3/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
5/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Maui Red Ixora grow in South Florida?

Maui Red Ixora has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Maui Red Ixora safe for pets?

Yes, Maui Red Ixora is considered pet-safe.

How much water does Maui Red Ixora need in South Florida?

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

Can Maui Red Ixora tolerate salt air in South Florida?

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

Is Maui Red Ixora available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Maui Red Ixora is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. The most widely planted Ixora cultivar in Miami-Dade.

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

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Standard HOA flowering shrub throughout Broward County.

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

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Cold sensitive — protect in freeze events.

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

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Limestone soil management critical in Naples.

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

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Alkaline Keys soils require intensive acid management.

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

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