Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
False Indigo
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
falsches Indigo
Yambohne
In French
faux Indigo
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
falsum indicum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Genus
Amorpha
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of False Indigo and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Jicama? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Jicama. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Indigo and Jicama
Season and care of False Indigo and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Jicama Physical Information
False Indigo and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Jicama are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Jicama
Care of False Indigo and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.