Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
False Indigo
In German
Hatiora
falsches Indigo
In French
Hatiora
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Hatiora
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Hatiora
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Hatiora
false Indigo
In Polish
hatiora
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Hatiora
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hatiora and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and False Indigo. Hatiora has thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and False Indigo has allergic reactions like . 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 Hatiora and False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and False Indigo
Season and care of Hatiora and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and False Indigo season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and False Indigo Physical Information
Hatiora and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and False Indigo are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and False Indigo
Care of Hatiora and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.