Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bromeliad
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 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
Orange
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DYCKIA remotiflora
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Dyckia
False Indigo
In German
Dyckia
falsches Indigo
In French
Dyckia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Dyckia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
dyckia
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Dyckia
false Indigo
In Polish
dyckia
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
dyckia
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Bromeliales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Dyckia and False Indigo
Season and care of Dyckia and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Dyckia and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dyckia is Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dyckia and False Indigo Physical Information
Dyckia and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and False Indigo are as follows:
Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Dyckia and False Indigo
Care of Dyckia and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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.