Ixora longituba | | Various
Ixora longituba belongs to the plant family RUBIACE and Genus Ixora This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Ixora longituba does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Ixora longituba so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Ixora longituba is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The roots of Ixora longituba have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellowish brown is the most typical color produced by this plant. Ixora longituba is used in Malaysia for dyeing.
The Roots of Ixora longituba can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellowish brown
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.