Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
False Indigo
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Allamanda
In German
falsches Indigo
Allamanda
In French
faux Indigo
Allamanda
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Allamanda
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Allamanda
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Allamanda
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Allamanda
In Latin
falsum indicum
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Allamanda
Season and care of False Indigo and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Allamanda Physical Information
False Indigo and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Allamanda are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of False Indigo and Allamanda
Care of False Indigo and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.