Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
-
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
False Indigo
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Sinningia
In German
falsches Indigo
Sinningia
In French
faux Indigo
Sinningia
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Sinningia
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Sinningia
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Sinningia
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Sinningia
In Latin
falsum indicum
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Sinningia
Season and care of False Indigo and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
False Indigo and Sinningia Physical Information
False Indigo and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Sinningia are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Sinningia
Care of False Indigo and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.