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Indigofera ammoxylon (Indigofera ammoxylon)

Indigofera ammoxylon is a shrub native to Australia, valued for its attractive foliage and occasional pink to purple flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerates poor soils but performs best with some organic matter.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Tolerates poor soils but performs best with some organic matter.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Dilute to half strength.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1.5-2.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Bremontiera ammoxylon DC.
Hedysarum ammoxylon (DC.) Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusIndigofera
  • speciesIndigofera ammoxylon
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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