Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
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
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
AEONIUM
Common Name
False Indigo
Black Rose
In German
falsches Indigo
Aeonium
In French
faux Indigo
Aeonium
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Aeonium
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Aeonium
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Aeonium
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Aeonium
In Latin
falsum indicum
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Saxifragales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sempervivoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Aeonium
Season and care of False Indigo and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Aeonium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aeonium is Neutral.
False Indigo and Aeonium Physical Information
False Indigo and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Aeonium are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of False Indigo and Aeonium
Care of False Indigo and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.