Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA insignis
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
False Indigo
In German
Apamate
falsches Indigo
In French
Apamate
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Apamate
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Apamate
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Apamate
false Indigo
In Polish
Apamate
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Apamate
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apamate and False Indigo
Season and care of Apamate and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Apamate and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apamate season is Spring and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Apamate is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Apamate and False Indigo Physical Information
Apamate and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Apamate and False Indigo are as follows:
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
Apamate leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Apamate and False Indigo
Care of Apamate and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.