Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North Africa
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
False Indigo
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Saharan myrtle
In German
falsches Indigo
Saharan myrtle
In French
faux Indigo
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
false Indigo
murta Saharan
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
falsum indicum
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle
Care of False Indigo and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.