Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Central America, South America
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Not Available
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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
Reduce watering in winter
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
सेम फली
In German
Cleistocactus
Limabohne
In French
Cleistocactus
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Haba
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Lima Bean
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Lima Bean
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Lima Bean Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Lima Bean are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Lima Bean
Care of Cleistocactus and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Cleistocactus 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.