Flowers of the Ixora margaretae adorn the trunk
    • Flowers of the very rare tree Ixora margaretae
    • Flowers of the Ixora margaretae adorn the trunk
    • Flowers of Ixora margaretae, a rare tropical tree from New Caldeonia
    • Flowers of the Ixora margaretae, tropical tree threatened with extinction
    • bell-shaped flowers adorn the trunk of Ixora margaretae
    • Red flowers of Ixora margaretae
    • spectular bloom of the rare tropical tree Ixora margaretae
    • Ixora margaretae discovered in seventies
    • leaves of the Ixora margaretae
    • unbranched trunk covered with flowers of the Captaincookia margaretae,

    Ixora margaretae

    €40.00
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    Ixora margaretae

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    Fast and safe delivery throughout Europe
    Fast and safe delivery throughout Europe
    48 to 72 hours delivery
    100 % grown in France
    100 % grown in France
    All our plants are grown from seeds in the Loire valley.
    100% natural
    100% natural
    No chemical fertilizer or add on Plants’ growth cycle is respected Non-grafted, non-hybridized
    Seedlings
    Seedlings
    We sell our plants young, so that they are both adaptable and affordable
    Customized packaging
    Customized packaging
    All our boxes were designed especially for Rayon de Serre. 100% recycled and recyclable.
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    100% secure payment
    Payment in 3x or 4x with Alma from 90€

    Caractéristiques de la plante

    • Ixora margaretae :
    • Family: rubiaceae
    • Origin : New Caledonia
    • Height in its natural environment : 3 m
    • Hardiness : Unknown, so in pot only in Europe
    • Colour of the flower :Red

    Les plants de Rayon de Serre

    Taille des plantes Rayon de Serre Height : about 10 to 20 cm (depending on seasons)


    croissance de la plante Slow grower

    Descriptif de la plante

    Le mot de Rayon de Serre

    Calling all collectors and lovers of rare tropical plants: this Ixora margaretae is threatened with extinction, and anyone who adopts one will be helping to save it! Endemic to New Caledonia, it was only discovered in the early 1970s. The variety is so uncommon that it doesn't even have a common name !
    Ixora margaretae is as beautiful as it is rare, with only a few specimens left in New Caledonia, even though it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful ornamental trees... It has a very distinctive appearance, with its slender, unbranched trunk, its leaves at the top, and its flowers and fruit developing directly from the trunk (rare in the plant kingdom, and found, for example, in Syzygium longifolium another endemic plant from New Caledonia).

    The flowering of Ixora margaretae is simply breathtaking: an incredible number of tubular, bell-shaped flowers adorn the trunk in a red to fuchsia color. They can grow either singly or in clusters. Their yellow stamens protruding from the corolla are reminiscent of the beautiful yellow central veins of the leaves. A real spectacle! !
    Ixora margaretae, also known as Captaincookia margaretae, was named in honor of Captain Cook, the great 18th-century botanist and explorer.

    Help us save this extremely rare tropical tree of breathtaking beauty !

    Conseils de culture

    Conseil de Culture Rayon de Serre

    Rempoter ?
    Arroser ?
    Apport d'éléments nutritifs ?
    Plante d'intérieur ou plante d'extérieur ?
    Que faire en cas de maladie ?
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    Tous les conseils de culture en cliquant ici

    Growing tips

    Repotting

    Repotting

    When you receive your plant, repot it in a pot slightly larger than the bucket, which must be well pierced. Avoid pot covers which prevent residual water from draining away and encourage fungal diseases. Choose a fine potting soil, ideally with added perlite or sand to lighten the substrate (do not use garden soil or acidic soil such as heather). Then plan two repottings per year (spring and autumn), gradually increasing the size of the pot and adapting it to the size of the root network (the roots must have room, but not too much as the plant must be able to dry out its substrate between waterings). This avoids having to add fertilizer, which always risks burning the fragile roots of the plants and making the plant wither as soon as the fertilizer is stopped.

    Watering

    Watering

    Moderate watering: watering should be copious (the whole root ball should be wet), but wait until the substrate has dried deeply before watering again (you can stick your finger in the soil: as long as you feel moisture, do not water). Your plant will recover better from a lack of water than from an excess of water. Always water at the base of the plant, and do not mist it, because stagnant water in the armpit of the leaves favors cryptogamic diseases. If your atmosphere is too dry, put bowls of water nearby (above radiators for example), so that evaporation humidifies the air.

    For an indoor planting

    For an indoor planting

    Your plant is best taken out in summer, full sun is perfect for it. It should be brought indoors in winter, and ideally placed in a warm and luminous place, like in a veranda or behind a window. It fears excessive humidity when temperatures are low, so avoid cold rooms. Attention: do not take it out and bring it in all the time, it should be taken out in good weather, then brought in when the cold weather arrives, because plants adapt their foliage to their environment, which should not constantly change. It often happens that plants lose their foliage when they are taken out and/or put in, don't worry, your plant will adapt and will emit its new foliage accordingly.

    For an outdoor planting

    For an outdoor planting

    This plant is not frost and/or cold resistant and should not be planted outside except in limited parts of Southern Europe.

    Pruning

    Pruning

    This plant can not be pruned If you feel that it is becoming too bulky, you can limit its growth by continuing to repot it and change its substrate but without increasing the size of the pot. If the root network becomes too important, do not hesitate to prune the roots.

    In case of pest attack

    In case of pest attack

    If your plants are under attack by aphids or other pests, the best way to control them is by hand. Change their soil, remove as many undesirables as possible by hand and then shower your plants with a strong stream of water to eliminate any eggs that may be present. Spray them (insist on the underside of the leaves) with liquid black soap diluted in water. Repeat the operation several times at a few days interval. Take them outside in good weather, rain, sun and wind will kill most of the aggressors!

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