Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Purple, Gold, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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
Clay, 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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
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
Weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Common Name
False Indigo
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Mexican Avocado
In German
falsches Indigo
Mexican Avocado
In French
faux Indigo
Mexican Avocado
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Mexican Avocado
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Mexican Avocado
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Mexican Avocado
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Mexican Avocado
In Latin
falsum indicum
Mexican Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Mexican Avocado
Season and care of False Indigo and Mexican Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Mexican Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Avocado season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Mexican Avocado Physical Information
False Indigo and Mexican Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Mexican Avocado are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Mexican Avocado
Care of False Indigo and Mexican Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.