Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Central America, South America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In German
Aechmea
Limabohne
In French
Aechmea
Haricot de Lima
In Portuguese
Aechmea
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Aechmea
Lima Bean
In Latin
Aechmea
Lima Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bromelieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Aechmea and Lima Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Lima Bean? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Lima Bean. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Lima Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aechmea and Lima Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Lima Bean
Season and care of Aechmea and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Lima Bean Physical Information
Aechmea and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Lima Bean are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Lima Bean
Care of Aechmea and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.