False Indigo

Elephant Bush

About False Indigo and Elephant Bush

False Indigo

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Succulent

Origin

North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Southern Africa

Types

Blue False Indigo White False Indigo

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

230

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Green

Green, Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMORPHA canescens

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

False Indigo

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

इंडिगो

Elephant Bush

In German

falsches Indigo

Elephant Bush

In French

faux Indigo

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Falso Indigo

elefante Bush

In Greek

Λάθος Indigo

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

false Indigo

elefante de Bush

In Polish

fałsz Indigo

Elephant Bush

In Latin

falsum indicum

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Amorpha

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

211

1 27800

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Properties of False Indigo and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Elephant Bush. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of False Indigo and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of False Indigo and Elephant Bush

Season and care of False Indigo and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

False Indigo and Elephant Bush Physical Information

False Indigo and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Elephant Bush are as follows:

False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of False Indigo and Elephant Bush

Care of False Indigo and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.