You can grow an ixora plant in the ground or in a pot. Ixora is very forgiving and will adapt to any growing medium. To keep your plant healthy, it is important to water it regularly and feed it regularly. If you have a pot, you should repot the plant every spring when it outgrows its pot. When repotting, do not overfill the pot; instead, leave at least one inch of space between the top of the pot and the rim of the pot.