Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
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, Do not water frequently
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
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
सेम फली
Ayers Pear
In German
Limabohne
Ayers Birne
In French
Haricot de Lima
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Haba
Ayers pera
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Lima Bean
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Lima Bean
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Ayers Pear. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Ayers Pear season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Lima Bean and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear
Care of Lima Bean and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.