Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
False Indigo
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
इंडिगो
In German
Japanese Ardisia
falsches Indigo
In French
Japanese Ardisia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
false Indigo
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Myrsinaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and False Indigo 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 Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo
Care of Japanese Ardisia and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.