Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
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, 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
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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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
barrel cactus
In Hindi
सेम फली
barrel cactus
In German
Limabohne
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Haricot de Lima
Barrel cactus
In Greek
Γίγαντας
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Lima Bean
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Lima Bean
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Barrel Cactus season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus
Care of Lima Bean and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.