Ixora 'Maui' Braid (10")

Ixora 'Maui' Braid | 10” Pot
A Tropical Topiary Full of Southern Sunshine – Colorful, Courteous, and Always in Bloom

Nestled here at Wrights Market, where our 1938 cottage garden blooms with stories of family, front porch gatherings, and sweet tea afternoons, we hold close to plants that bring joy, beauty, and a touch of the extraordinary. The Ixora 'Maui' Braid does all of that and more—offering vivid color, graceful form, and a touch of tropical elegance in every petal.

Native to southern Asia but deeply embraced in the Southern coastal states, Ixora coccinea—often called Flame of the Woods—has long been admired for its clusters of bright blooms and tidy growth. The ‘Maui’ variety, trained in a beautiful braided topiary form, bursts with warm coral-orange blossoms nearly year-round in the right conditions, bringing that feel of vacation mornings and slow summer evenings right to your doorstep.

Symbolizing passion, connection, and vitality, Ixora is often given as a gift of love or celebration, and it pairs beautifully with other vibrant garden companions in containers, patios, or sunny garden beds.

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; more sun means more blooms

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water deeply when top inch dries

• Soil: Prefers slightly acidic, well-draining soil; add peat or pine bark if needed

• Bloom Time: Blooms spring through fall, often year-round in warm, humid zones

• Temperature: Loves the heat—best in zones 9–11, but can be overwintered indoors

• Pruning: Light pruning keeps its braided form tidy and encourages fuller blooming

• Fertilizer: Use a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants every 6–8 weeks

Southern-Style Companion Plants:

• Croton – bold foliage complements Ixora’s bright blooms

• Mandevilla or Dipladenia – for trailing, tropical color nearby

• Lantana – another sun-loving, pollinator-friendly burst of color

• Boston Fern or Asparagus Fern – contrast the formal shape with soft, airy texture

The Ixora ‘Maui’ Braid brings with it all the things we hold dear—beauty, brightness, and the joy of sharing something special. It’s a plant that loves a little sunshine and a lot of admiration, just like us folks here at Wrights Market. Whether you place it by your front door, dress up a porch corner, or gift it to someone you love, it’s sure to bloom with meaning and heart.