Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
False Indigo
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
इंडिगो
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
falsches Indigo
rosa Ipe
In French
faux Indigo
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
false Indigo
rosa Ipe
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
różowy Ipe
In Latin
falsum indicum
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Amorpha
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Pink Ipe
Season and care of False Indigo and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Pink Ipe Physical Information
False Indigo and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Pink Ipe are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Indigo and Pink Ipe
Care of False Indigo and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.