Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Persea americana
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In German
Limabohne
Avocado
In French
Haricot de Lima
Avocat
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Abacate
In Polish
Lima Bean
Awokado
In Latin
Lima Bean
Avocado
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Avocado
Season and care of Lima Bean and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Avocado season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Avocado Physical Information
Lima Bean and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Avocado are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Avocado
Care of Lima Bean and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Avocado 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.