Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
False Indigo
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In German
falsches Indigo
Pitanga
In French
faux Indigo
Pitanga
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Pitanga
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Pitanga
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Pitanga
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Pitanga
In Latin
falsum indicum
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Pitanga
Season and care of False Indigo and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Pitanga Physical Information
False Indigo and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Pitanga are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of False Indigo and Pitanga
Care of False Indigo and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.