Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, 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
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, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
False Indigo
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In German
falsches Indigo
Apamate
In French
faux Indigo
Apamate
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Apamate
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Apamate
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Apamate
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Apamate
In Latin
falsum indicum
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Apamate
Season and care of False Indigo and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Apamate season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Apamate Physical Information
False Indigo and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Apamate are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Apamate
Care of False Indigo and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.