Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
तरबूज़
String Bean
In German
Wassermelone
Bohne
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
String Bean
In Greek
καρπούζι
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and String Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Citrullus Lanatus 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.