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John G Amero

Hello! I had no idea this group existed. I’m glad it does! I rescued this guy last fall, 2023, from Lowe’s discount rack. He spent as much time outdoors on the East side of a North/South Street maybe till early December since it was nice out last fall. The sun is normally down by 3PM for the location. After that I brought the plant indoors for the winter. It was a struggle. Leaves dropped daily. By March 1st I was glad to put it out doors in the sun. I reported it in May or June of this year too. So the plant is not yet a year old in my possession and is surviving and has a small burst of flowers coming. He sits in my back yard at at 10:30 AM is still in the shade. He willl get mostly noon sun. Does the plant do better with Morning Sun, Noon Sun, or Afternoon sun? What can I do to make it stronger?

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  1. John G Amero

    Here is another image of the plant.

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  2. Sunny

    It’s an Ixora, likely Maui Red. They are tropical shrubs. They are used as hedges in the tropics because of the abundant blooms. They thrive in tropical climates with higher humidity, full sun and warmer temperatures. A southern exposure is ideal. They like acidic soil and fertilizer just like roses, azaleas, and hydrangeas. I recommend trimming it to get a compact form. Even the blooms are trimmed when they are grown into edges. They are sturdy. They need a lot of humidity, warmth and bright light if growing inside during winter. 🍀🪴

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    • John G Amero

      Holy smokes! Yes that’s them in the photo. And sorry for my tardy reply here. They like humidity. Well Philadelphia had had a lot of that these past 6 weeks. It explains why this plant looks like it is doing so well.

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      Hello, So trimming is not my favorite thing to do to any plant. I do it. Just not my favorite thing to do.- This is a side view os the bush. Trim back the longer portions?

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    • Sunny

      Yes, trim the longest branches if you want a compact look. It’s best to trim at the beginning of the growing season in spring. You can trim it now if you have warm weather year round.

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    • John G Amero

      Hello, Umm this is Philadelphia. And while I do believe climate change has changed me from a zone 7 to a zone 6, it is not warm all year long. No harm in waiting till the spring then in cutting it back? I’m more worried about February freeze on the roots when that event comes. I’ll bring him inside, still, it will be touch and go from cold snaps/first frost to March 1 2025. John

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    • Sunny

      Check the internet for the temperature range the plant can handle. Bring it inside before the temperature drops too low. Put it in a south window or get it a grow light for winter. Cut back on fertilizer. Once a month fertilizer at the most. Growth will likely slow down.

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