Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
सेम फली
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Limabohne
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Haricot de Lima
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Haba
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Lima Bean
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Lima Bean
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Lima Bean and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.