Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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 Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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 blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
False Indigo
In German
Chorisia
falsches Indigo
In French
Chorisia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Chorisia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Chorisia
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Chorisia
false Indigo
In Polish
Chorisia
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Chorisia
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chorisia and False Indigo
Season and care of Chorisia and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and False Indigo Physical Information
Chorisia and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and False Indigo are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Chorisia and False Indigo
Care of Chorisia and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia 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 Chorisia 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.