Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
242
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
False Indigo
Encyclia, Orchid
In German
falsches Indigo
Orchidee
In French
faux Indigo
Orchidée
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Orquídea
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
false Indigo
orquídea
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
orquídea
In Latin
falsum indicum
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Encyclia
Season and care of False Indigo and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Encyclia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Encyclia is Acidic.
False Indigo and Encyclia Physical Information
False Indigo and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Encyclia are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Encyclia
Care of False Indigo and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.