Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Green Beans
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
फलियां
Tree Mallow
In German
Bohnen
Baum Mallow
In French
haricots
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Green Beans
árbol de la malva
In Greek
φασόλια
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
feijões
Mallow
In Polish
fasola
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
fabam
ligno malvae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Green Bean and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Green Bean and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Green Bean and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Bean is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Bean and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Green Bean and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Green Bean height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Green Bean and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Green Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Green Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Green Bean and Tree Mallow
Care of Green Bean and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Green Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.