
California False Indigo
About California False Indigo
False Indigo is a deciduous native shrub in the Fabaceae (bean) family. It is typically found growing in moist open woodlands, roadsides, canyons, floodplains, gravel bars, stream and pond banks, and along swamp edges. Plant in the full sun to partial shade moist to dry soil. It spreads easily by seeds and suckers.
Taxonomy
Amorpha californica
Amorpha
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
Desert false indigo and Bastard indigobush

How to care for California False Indigo
How often to water your California False Indigo

every 9
California False Indigo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for California False Indigo in your home

a window
California False Indigo love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
California False Indigo does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California False Indigo in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize California False Indigo

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your California False Indigo after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for California False Indigo
California False Indigo
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
