THAI SNOW Ixora Tropical Live Plant Rare Hybrid Variegated Leaves White Flowers4 Inch Pot Starter Size Plant Emerald tm

The Thai Snow Ixora is a somewhat rare and lesser known Ixora Hybrid from Thailand. It has small rounded leaves glossy medium to deep green leaves that vary from splashed and speckled with a very high degree white and cream variegation and produces an almost solid creamy white leaves at the terminal tips.

The growth habit is semi-dwarf, maturing at around 2 feet with and a dense, tight, growth habit. It blooms sporadically and sparingly in clusters of white to near white star shaped florets beginning in early summer from and continuing until well into the fall in warm tropical and semi tropical climates.

Although a bit nondescript, the flowers are nectar rich and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Its best and most interesting feature is the variegated foliage and slower growth habit. Makes especially nice potted plants and works well in light shade to brighten and add texture.. It will grow in full sun, new growth and highly variegated foliage will often develop burns in mid-summer, so best placement is in cool morning sun with light shade in the afternoon.

It is also the only Ixora that will adapt fairly easily to indoor growing conditions. However important to note that it is high light needs to produce flowers, so supplemental lighting is often needed.