Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
India, Melanesia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
False Indigo
Mango
In Hindi
इंडिगो
आम का पेड़
In German
falsches Indigo
Mango Baum
In French
faux Indigo
Manguier
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Mangueira
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Drzewo mango
In Latin
falsum indicum
Mango ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of False Indigo and Mango Tree
Season and care of False Indigo and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Mango Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Mango Tree Physical Information
False Indigo and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Mango Tree are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of False Indigo and Mango Tree
Care of False Indigo and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.