Dwarf Taiwanese Red Ixora – Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red' | Compact Flowering Tropical Shrub

Dwarf Taiwanese Red Ixora – Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red' | Compact Flowering Tropical Shrub

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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to light shade; 6+ hours of direct sun gives the heaviest bloom.
  • Mature height: 3-4 feet
  • Mature width: 3-4 feet
  • Lifespan: 20+ years in typical landscape settings
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Taiwanese Red Dwarf Ixora (Ixora taiwanensis 'Dwarf Red')

• Nearly Year-Round Color: Dense clusters of fiery red-orange blooms appear in repeat flushes through most of the year in South Florida.

• Compact, Dwarf Habit: Stays naturally tight at 3-4 feet tall and wide, making it one of the easiest ixoras to keep as a low hedge or border.

• Glossy Evergreen Foliage: New growth flushes bronze-red before hardening off to deep, glossy green that holds color year-round.

• Pollinator Favorite: Tubular flower clusters pull in butterflies and hummingbirds any time the plant is in bloom.

• Landscape Workhorse: Ideal for foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, and large patio containers.

• Sun & Soil: Blooms heaviest in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil; feed regularly to hold that deep green color.

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Key Features

Compact evergreen shrub with repeat flushes of red-orange flower clusters and glossy foliage; stays naturally small at 3-4 feet with minimal pruning and draws butterflies and hummingbirds.

Special considerations

Prone to iron and manganese deficiency in South Florida's alkaline soil, which shows as yellow leaves with green veins - correct with chelated iron and an acid-forming fertilizer. Not salt tolerant, so keep it off exposed coastal sites.

Growing and Care Instructions

Plant in acidic, well-drained soil amended with compost or peat, and mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Prune lightly after each bloom flush to keep the shrub tight - hard shearing removes the next round of flower buds. Keep it on a regular feeding schedule to hold deep green color and steady flowering.

  • Fertilizing

    Feed with an acid-forming fertilizer 3-4 times per year and supplement with chelated iron in alkaline soil.

  • Watering

    Water deeply 2-3 times per week while establishing, then once the top 2 inches of soil are dry.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to light shade; 6+ hours of direct sun gives the heaviest bloom.

Type Shrub
Lifespan 20+ years in typical landscape settings
Growth Moderate
Max Height 3-4 feet
Max Width 3-4 feet
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

USDA Zones 9b-11
(32°F (0°C); leaf damage begins below 40°F)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.