Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
सेम फली
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Limabohne
Kirschtomate
In French
Haricot de Lima
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Haba
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Lima Bean
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
Lima Bean
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Cherry Tomato season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato
Care of Lima Bean and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.