Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
False Indigo
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Lignum Vitae
In German
falsches Indigo
Lignum Vitae
In French
faux Indigo
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Palo santo
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
false Indigo
pau-santo
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
falsum indicum
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of False Indigo and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of False Indigo and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
False Indigo and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of False Indigo and Lignum Vitae
Care of False Indigo and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.