Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
BROMELIA
Common Name
False Indigo
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Heart-of-flame
In German
falsches Indigo
Herz -of -Flame
In French
faux Indigo
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
falsum indicum
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of False Indigo and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Heart of Flame. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Indigo and Heart of Flame
Season and care of False Indigo and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Heart of Flame season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
False Indigo and Heart of Flame Physical Information
False Indigo and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Heart of Flame are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Heart of Flame
Care of False Indigo and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.