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Why Is My Ixora Dropping Leaves? Here Is Why

by Idris Ya'u
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Ixora is a genus of flowering shrubs and trees with around 500 species. Ixora grows well in zones 9 and above in the United States. The Ixora plant is valued for its tufts of colorful blooms. Pink and peach blossoms are available.

Ixora is an eye-catching plant that may be kept inside. If you don’t take care of Ixora, you’ll run into some issues.

Why is my Ixora dropping leaves?

The low weather have caused Ixora to shed its leaves. This is more common during the winter months. This is a natural part of the plant’s life cycle, so don’t be alarmed. When the plant is under winter stress, this condition emerges. In these instances, inexperienced gardeners worry and overwater the plant.

This should not be done. Give the plant some time to recuperate and it will be fine. Dwarf red can withstand even the harshest winters, so plant it if you want to avoid this problem.

Read also: Best Fertilizer for Ixora plants

Why are my Ixora leaves turning brown?

When Ixora leaves can’t absorb macronutrients like phosphorus and potassium, they become brown. When the plant is affected with fungal leaf spot disease, the leaves of Ixora turn brown as well.

Below are some of the reasons why your ixora leaves are dropping:

Fungal diseases

Various fungi can cause leaf spot infections in Ixora plants. If you’re not sure if your Ixora is affected with fungus, have it tested.

Ixora with fungal leaf spot disease that has been irrigated from above. Various forms of fungus can be found on wet leaves. To avoid a fungal infection, stop watering your Ixora from above. Water your Ixora from the bottom up.

However, Ixora’s fungus leaf spot illness is not lethal. If you take proper care of the plant, it will recover.

Nutrient Deficiency

If your Ixora is deficient in macronutrients like potassium and phosphorus, you’ll see purple dark blotches on the leaves.

The intake of macronutrients may be hampered for a variety of reasons. The most prevalent cause is a low pH. Low temperatures also prevent the absorption of K and P.

As a result, the purplish brown markings are more common in the winter. If you wish to solve the problem, you’ll need to adjust the soil.

How do I make soil acidic for Ixora?

To boost the pH, add coffee grounds, pine straw, cotton seed meal, or sulfur to the soil. Repeat this process a few times a year. Alternatively, you may enhance the potassium and phosphorus levels in the soil by adding fertilizer.

Read also: Why are my Ixora leaves turning brown?

Why are my Ixora leaves turning yellow?

Chlorosis, which is caused by a shortage of Iron and Manganese, causes Ixora leaves to become yellow. Aphid and Spider mite infections cause Ixora leaves to become yellow.

Yellowing in Ixora

Ixora’s yellowing leaves are caused by a shortage of critical nutrients. Ixora grows best on soils that are acidic, with a pH of approximately 5.

Iron and manganese uptake by Ixora plants is inhibited by high pH soils. This causes Ixora’s iron and manganese levels to drop, resulting in chlorosis.

Chlorosis is a disease that causes the infected plant’s leaves to become yellow. This is most common in fresh leaves.

Grow legumes near your Ixora to improve manganese levels in the soil. Iron chelate is also beneficial.

The iron and manganese content of the soil can be improved by using ‘High-Yield Iron Plus Soil Acidifier’ according to the instructions.

Summary

The low weather has caused Ixora to shed its leaves. This is more common during the winter months.

Lack of nutrients in Treasure Coast soil is a common cause of Ixora dropping leaves. The pH of many soils on the Treasure Coast is 7 or above, which is too high for Ixora. Iron and manganese deficits are caused by high pH soils, and symptoms include yellowing leaves, little new growth, and perhaps bud drop.

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