Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval/Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Black
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial 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
  
10-10-10, 8-8-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
  
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
  
Common Name
False Indigo
  
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
  
In Hindi
इंडिगो
  
Japanese Camellia
  
In German
falsches Indigo
  
Japanische Kamelie
  
In French
faux Indigo
  
Camellia japonais
  
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
  
Camelia japonesa
  
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
  
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
  
In Portuguese
false Indigo
  
Camellia japonês
  
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
  
Japoński Camellia
  
In Latin
falsum indicum
  
Camellia Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Theales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Theaceae
  
Genus
Amorpha
  
Camellia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Theaeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Theoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of False Indigo and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of False Indigo and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Camellia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
False Indigo and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Japanese Camellia
Care of False Indigo and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.