Wild Indigo Plant
Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) is a moderate-growing herb up to 3 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
1-2 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
60-75
Potting media
Fertile loamy soil
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-700 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3-5 years
Health Benefits
Used for dyeing, has antimicrobial properties, improves digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% sand, 30% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with phosphorus-based fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Anthracnose.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Dark lesions on leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.