Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Fruit Trees
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
By seashore, Caribbean, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
False Indigo
Paradise Plum
In German
falsches Indigo
coco Plum
In French
faux Indigo
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Coco Plum
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Coco Plum
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
coco plum
In Latin
falsum indicum
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Coco Plum
Season and care of False Indigo and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Coco Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Coco Plum Physical Information
False Indigo and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Coco Plum are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of False Indigo and Coco Plum
Care of False Indigo and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.