What type of soil should I use for my California False Indigo?

California False Indigo does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my California False Indigo?

California False Indigo should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for California False Indigo?

California False Indigo grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can California False Indigo be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone California False Indigo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my California False Indigo?

USDA Hardiness Zone California False Indigo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

California False Indigo

Q: Is California False Indigo easy to care for?

California False Indigo is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my California False Indigo?

California False Indigo prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my California False Indigo need?

California False Indigo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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

Scientific name

Amorpha californica

Genus

Amorpha

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Desert false indigo and Bastard indigobush

How to care for California False Indigo

Water

How often to water your California False Indigo

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 located in Denver, Colorado.

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

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for California False Indigo in your home

Light needs and placement for plant California False Indigo: 1ft from a window

California False Indigo love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Denver, Colorado ⛅.

California False Indigo does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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