Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
False Indigo
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Cordia subcordata
In German
falsches Indigo
Cordia subcordata
In French
faux Indigo
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
falsum indicum
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Kou
Season and care of False Indigo and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Kou season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Kou Physical Information
False Indigo and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Kou are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Kou
Care of False Indigo and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.