Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
सेम फली
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Limabohne
Laub- Cattail
In French
Haricot de Lima
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Haba
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Γίγαντας
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Lima Bean
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Lima Bean
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Broadleaf Cattail season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Lima Bean and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.