Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
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
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Black Currant
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Black Currant
सेम फली
In German
Black Currant
Limabohne
In French
groseille noire
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Haba
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
feijão-Lima
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Lima Bean
In Latin
nigrum currants
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Lima Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Lima Bean? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Lima Bean. Black Currant has thorns and Lima Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Lima Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Lima Bean
Season and care of Black Currant and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Lima Bean Physical Information
Black Currant and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Lima Bean are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Lima Bean
Care of Black Currant and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Black Currant 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.