Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
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
Water frequently while growing
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
सेम फली
Chile Pepper
In German
Limabohne
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Haricot de Lima
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Haba
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Lima Bean
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Lima Bean
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Lima Bean and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Chile Pepper season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Lima Bean and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lima Bean and Chile Pepper
Care of Lima Bean and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Chile Pepper 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 Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.