Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Western Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
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, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
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
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
सेम फली
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Limabohne
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Haricot de Lima
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Haba
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Lima Bean
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Lima Bean
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Lima Bean and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Bosc Pear season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Lima Bean and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Lima Bean and Bosc Pear
Care of Lima Bean and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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 Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.