Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
False Indigo
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
इंडिगो
In German
Lousiana Orange
falsches Indigo
In French
Lousiana d'orange
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
false Indigo
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
falsum indicum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Louisiana Orange and False Indigo
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Louisiana Orange and False Indigo Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and False Indigo are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Louisiana Orange and False Indigo
Care of Louisiana Orange and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.