Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
सेम फली
Angelonia
In German
Limabohne
Angelonia
In French
Haricot de Lima
Angelonia
In Spanish
Haba
Angelonia
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Angelonia
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Angelonia
In Polish
Lima Bean
Angelonia
In Latin
Lima Bean
Angelonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Angelonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Angelonia
Season and care of Lima Bean and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Angelonia season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Angelonia Physical Information
Lima Bean and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Angelonia are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Angelonia
Care of Lima Bean and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.