Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
-
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In German
Limabohne
Apamate
In French
Haricot de Lima
Apamate
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Apamate
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Apamate
In Polish
Lima Bean
Apamate
In Latin
Lima Bean
Apamate
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Apamate
Season and care of Lima Bean and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Apamate season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Apamate Physical Information
Lima Bean and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Apamate are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Apamate
Care of Lima Bean and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Apamate 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 Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.