Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
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, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
False Indigo
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
इंडिगो
हिम चम्पा
In German
falsches Indigo
Magnolienbaum
In French
faux Indigo
magnolia
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
false Indigo
magnólia
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
falsum indicum
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of False Indigo and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Magnolia Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
False Indigo and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of False Indigo and Magnolia Tree
Care of False Indigo and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.