Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
False Indigo
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
इंडिगो
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
falsches Indigo
Octopus tree
In French
faux Indigo
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Octopus árvore
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
falsum indicum
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Octopus Tree
Season and care of False Indigo and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Octopus Tree Physical Information
False Indigo and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Octopus Tree are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Indigo and Octopus Tree
Care of False Indigo and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.