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Anil De Pasto (Indigofera suffruticosa)

Anil De Pasto (Indigofera suffruticosa) is a shrub valued for its historical use in producing indigo dye, native to the Americas. It thrives in warm climates.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Watering

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid overwatering.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-28°C. Protect from frost.

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Use a balanced fertilizer sparingly during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Anil divaricata (Jacq.) Kuntze
Indigofera angolensis D.Dietr.
Indigofera anil L.
Indigofera cornezuelo Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Indigofera divaricata Jacq.
Indigofera guatimala Lunan
Indigofera guatimalensis Moc. & Sessé ex Prain & Baker f.
Indigofera micrantha Desv.
Indigofera uncinata G.Don
Ononis anil Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusIndigofera
  • speciesIndigofera suffruticosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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