Ixora

Ixora, commonly known as Rukmini in Indian gardens, is a popular flowering shrub prized for its dense clusters of bright red, orange, or yellow blooms. Ixora Leaf Chlorosis is a nutrient deficiency condition—primarily iron or manganese deficiency—that causes the leaves to lose their healthy green color, turning yellow while the veins stay distinctively green. Beginners often notice bright yellow new foliage, reduced flowering, and overall pale appearance. In Indian apartments and gardens, using hard tap water with high alkalinity gradually raises soil pH, locking up micro-nutrients and preventing Ixora roots from absorbing iron. Monsoon soil saturation or prolonged overwatering in non-draining pots can also damage sensitive feeder roots, further compounding the yellowing issue. Adjusting soil pH and providing targeted micronutrients quickly restores rich green leaves and abundant flowering.