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Also known as
Blue wild indigo and Blue false indigo
Taxonomy
Baptisia australis
Baptisia
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Blue Wild Indigo

How often to water your Blue Wild Indigo

every 9
Blue Wild Indigo needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low

Growing Blue Wild Indigo in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low š
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Minneapolis is currently very low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in ā¦
Sunlight will increase by 44.9% āļø
January 28th, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 44.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.0 megajoules of energy pā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours š
January 24th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of daā¦
Finding light for Blue Wild Indigo in your home

a window
Blue Wild Indigo love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota ā .
Blue Wild Indigo does not tolerate low-light š«.

How to fertilize Blue Wild 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Wild Indigo after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Blue Wild Indigo is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Blue Wild 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.
Sunlight Needs
Blue Wild Indigo requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Blue Wild Indigo is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Blue Wild 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!
Fertilizer
Blue Wild 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Blue Wild Indigo grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Blue Wild Indigo can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Blue Wild Indigo
Blue Wild Indigo
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
