Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Calypso, Caribe
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
River side, Waste areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
-
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In German
Koriander
Limabohne
In French
Coriandre
Haricot de Lima
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Coentro
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Kolendra
Lima Bean
In Latin
coriandri album
Lima Bean
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Coriandrum
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cilantro and Lima Bean
Season and care of Cilantro and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Cilantro and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cilantro and Lima Bean Physical Information
Cilantro and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Cilantro and Lima Bean are as follows:
Cilantro flower color: White
Cilantro leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Cilantro and Lima Bean
Care of Cilantro and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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.