Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Bromeliad
False Indigo
In Hindi
Bromeliad
इंडिगो
In German
Bromeliad
falsches Indigo
In French
Bromeliad
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Bromeliad
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
false Indigo
In Polish
Bromeliad
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Bromeliad
falsum indicum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and False Indigo
Season and care of Bromeliad and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and False Indigo Physical Information
Bromeliad and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and False Indigo are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Bromeliad and False Indigo
Care of Bromeliad and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.