Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
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, 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, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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 billbergii
Common Name
False Indigo
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
falsches Indigo
Tabebuia
In French
faux Indigo
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Tabebuia
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Tabebuia
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Tabebuia
In Latin
falsum indicum
Tabebuia
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Tabebuia
Season and care of False Indigo and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Tabebuia Physical Information
False Indigo and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Tabebuia are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of False Indigo and Tabebuia
Care of False Indigo and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.