Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
14-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
False Indigo
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Chinese Evergreen
In German
falsches Indigo
Kolbenfaden
In French
faux Indigo
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
falsum indicum
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Chinese Evergreen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen
Care of False Indigo and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.