Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
False Indigo
Sea Grape
In Hindi
इंडिगो
सागर अंगूर
In German
falsches Indigo
Sea Grape
In French
faux Indigo
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Sea Grape
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Sea Grape
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Sea Grape
In Latin
falsum indicum
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of False Indigo and Sea Grape
Season and care of False Indigo and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Sea Grape Physical Information
False Indigo and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Sea Grape are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of False Indigo and Sea Grape
Care of False Indigo and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.