Ixora Maui is a vigorous dwarf-to-mid ixora prized for its bold red bloom clusters and broader, glossier leaves than the fine-textured Taiwanese variety. It fills the middle row of a bed — taller than a border, shorter than a hedge — with dense foliage and heavy flushes of color that keep South Florida landscapes blooming essentially year-round.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Ixora Maui Breakdown
Appearance:
Broad, glossy, deep-green leaves and generous rounded clusters of red star-shaped flowers.
Fuller and slightly taller-growing than Taiwanese ixora, with a lusher overall texture.
Growth Rate:
Moderate.
Size:
Typically maintained at 3–4 feet tall and wide.
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun for maximum bloom; handles part-day shade with reduced flowering.
Water Needs:
Moderate.
Consistent moisture with good drainage; avoid waterlogged beds.
Soil Preferences:
Slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
In South Florida's alkaline sand, feed with an acid-forming or ixora-specific fertilizer to prevent yellowing between leaf veins.
Maintenance:
Low to moderate.
Shape lightly after bloom cycles; hard shearing sacrifices the next flush of flowers.
Landscape Use:
Mid-height flowering hedges, foundation plantings, mass color beneath palms, and mixed tropical beds.
For a lower, finer-textured border row, see Ixora Taiwanese.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 10–11.
Frost-sensitive; excels in heat and humidity.
Where a bed needs a solid band of red that doesn’t quit after a season, Ixora Maui delivers — bigger blooms and body than the border ixoras, without becoming a pruning project.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Ixora Maui ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Ixora Maui in Florida
Choose Sun + Spacing
Most Florida plants prefer full to partial sun. Check mature width and space accordingly so plants don’t crowd as they fill in.
Dig Wide, Not Deep
Dig a hole 2–3x wider than the container and slightly shallow. This encourages roots to spread outward into native soil.
Plant at Proper Height
Remove from the pot, loosen circling roots, and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade.
Water to Establish
Water deeply right after planting. For the first 10–14 days, consistent moisture is critical—don’t let the root ball dry out.
Mulch + Light Maintenance
Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep off the stem). Once settled, light trimming encourages fuller growth.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
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