There are plants that don't need much to make it big. One of them is the Himalayan indigo bush, which is captivating more and more balcony and terrace owners with its bright color and uncomplicated care. But what makes the blue plant so special?
typology and origin
The Himalayan indigo bush (Indigofera heterantha), from the Fabaceae family, is known as a robust, easy-care and particularly richly flowering species. As the name suggests, this long-lived plant comes from the high altitudes of the Himalayas and is therefore hardy and very well suited to our climate.
optics
Depending on where you plant it, the Himalayan indigo bush can reach heights of 1-3 meters. Its lush growth with loosely overhanging shoots and elegant, feathery, deep green leaves make it an eye-catcher. But what makes it unique are the small, strong pink-violet to indigo-blue butterfly flowers that hang from the bush in long, upright, multi-flake clusters from June to September. This explosion of color is a real highlight on every balcony and terrace.
Care
With the right location and appropriate care, the Himalayan indigo bush can bring you joy for decades. As a sun-loving plant, it prefers bright to full sun locations. A loose, permeable and nutrient-rich soil ensures that it thrives well. Once it has grown, it can also cope well with drought and is therefore considered to be quite easy to care for.
watering & irrigation
Despite its good drought tolerance, the Himalayan indigo bush also needs adequate watering. On particularly hot days, it should even be watered more often. Care must be taken to ensure that waterlogging does not occur.
If you are on holiday and have to leave the indigo bush behind, you should think about watering it while you are on holiday. With Boum irrigation, this is no longer a problem: With this sophisticated technology, you can adjust the water balance of your plants so that your Himalayan indigo bush is well supplied, even when you are not at home.
The balcony watering system works independently: The Boum control pumps the water from the Boum water tank into the Boum plant pots. Up to 12 pots can be watered automatically and individually. The plant pots have wicks that transport the water directly to the roots. This prevents overwatering and drying out.
In this way, the Himalayan indigo bush brings color to your balcony or terrace even when you are away and greets you with its bright blue when you return. So you see, with the right care and watering, this plant is a long-lasting and colorful companion that will certainly bring you joy for many years.
Do you think the Himalayan indigo bush would suit you and your balcony or terrace? Great! The indigo bush can be delivered all year round.
