Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Central America
Types
etrog
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
White, Purple
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Citron
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
नीबू
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Zitrone
Feuerbohne
In French
Citron
Haricot d'Espagne
In Greek
Κίτρο
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
cidra
Feijão-da-espanha
In Latin
Chron
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Citron and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.