Chinese indigo
Indigofera decora
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,indigo
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese indigo should be watered when the soil begins to dry out, usually every 7-10 days. The amount of water depends on the pot size and soil type. For smaller pots, about 1 cup of water is sufficient. For larger pots, water until the soil is moist. Make sure not to overwater; the soil should never be soaking wet.
sunlight
Chinese indigo (Indigofera decora) thrives best with full sun, meaning 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. The plant also benefits from a little afternoon shade, making it a good choice for areas that experience hot summers. When growing Chinese indigo, look for a location that has well-draining soil and receives at least 5 hours of full sun. In light of this, avoid planting in heavily shaded areas or areas that are at risk of getting too much direct sunlight due to the scorching temperatures.
pruning
Chinese indigo (Indigofera decora) should be pruned during its dormant season, usually late winter or early spring. Heavy pruning should generally be limited to once a season and limited to removing branches that are dead, diseased or damaged, as well as branches that are crisscrossing or rubbing against 1 another. For any other pruning, it is advised to selectively prune only a few branches at a time. Cutting back branches that are overly long or have grown out of the desired shape can be done with 1-third of the branch being removed at a time. This will help reduce potential shock to the plant.
