Origin
Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Occasional light 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
सेम फली
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Limabohne
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Haba
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Lima Bean
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Lima Bean
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Lima Bean Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Lima Bean are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Lima Bean
Care of Arching Brassia and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Arching Brassia 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.