Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
False Indigo
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In German
falsches Indigo
Palme
In French
faux Indigo
Paume
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Palma
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Palma
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Palma
In Latin
falsum indicum
Vero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and King Palm
Season and care of False Indigo and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and King Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and King Palm Physical Information
False Indigo and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and King Palm are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of False Indigo and King Palm
Care of False Indigo and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.