Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
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
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted 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
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Black Currant
In Hindi
सेम फली
Black Currant
In German
Limabohne
Black Currant
In French
Haricot de Lima
groseille noire
In Spanish
Haba
negro Grosella
In Greek
Γίγαντας
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
groselha-preta
In Polish
Lima Bean
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Lima Bean
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Black Currant
Season and care of Lima Bean and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Black Currant season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Black Currant Physical Information
Lima Bean and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Black Currant are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Black Currant
Care of Lima Bean and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.