Ixora Rugimini plant, also referred to by a number of other names, including “West Indian Jasmine, “Jungle Flame is a medium size multi-branch evergreen flowering shrub, with glossy- leathery oval size leaves that are an average size of 3 to 6 inches. The stem of the plant is usually woody. And if the conditions are ideal it can produce small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters of different colors almost all year long.

Ixora is an unusual houseplant and one that attracts attention the moment someone sets foot in your house. Native to Asia, ixora plants are actually small shrubs that grow in subtropical regions, making them unsuitable for outdoor growth in much of the country. Started and grown year-round indoors,

Although they are relatively easy to grow outdoors under the right conditions, keeping an ixora plant happy and blooming inside can be a challenge even for an experienced gardener. In either location, the plant will grow slowly, so patience is key if you’re hoping for an oversized shrub.