Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Central America, South America
Types
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Rose
Light Yellow, Light Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
IXORA
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Ixora
common bean
In German
Ixora
Gartenbohne
In Spanish
Ixora
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
Ixora
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Ixora
Feijão
In Polish
Ixora
Fasola zwykła
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Ixora and Wax Bean
Season and care of Ixora and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Ixora and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ixora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ixora is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ixora and Wax Bean Physical Information
Ixora and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Wax Bean are as follows:
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ixora and Wax Bean
Care of Ixora and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.