Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Central America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Epidendrum
Feuerbohne
In French
Epidendrum
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Ayocote
In Greek
Epidendrum
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Epidendrum
Bean
In Latin
Epidendrum
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Epidendrum and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.