Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
सेम फली
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Limabohne
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Haricot de Lima
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Haba
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Lima Bean
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Lima Bean
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Lima Bean and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Bing Cherry season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Lima Bean and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Lima Bean and Bing Cherry
Care of Lima Bean and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, 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 Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.