Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
-
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
String Bean
In German
Brasil Baum
Bohne
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
String Bean
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
Feijão de corda
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Caesalpinia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
100
115
Season and Care of Brazilwood and String Bean
Season and care of Brazilwood and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and String Bean Physical Information
Brazilwood and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and String Bean are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Brazilwood and String Bean
Care of Brazilwood and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.