Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
1-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In German
Limabohne
Blumenkohl
In French
Haricot de Lima
Choufleur
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Couveflor
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kalafior
In Latin
Lima Bean
BRASSICA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Cauliflower
Season and care of Lima Bean and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Cauliflower season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Cauliflower Physical Information
Lima Bean and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Cauliflower are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color:
Care of Lima Bean and Cauliflower
Care of Lima Bean and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.