Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
-
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-10
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
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content 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
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
सेम फली
choy sum
In German
Limabohne
choy sum
In French
Haricot de Lima
choy sum
In Greek
Γίγαντας
choy sum
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
choy sum
In Polish
Lima Bean
choy sum
In Latin
Lima Bean
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Choy Sum
Season and care of Lima Bean and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Choy Sum season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Choy Sum Physical Information
Lima Bean and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Choy Sum are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Choy Sum
Care of Lima Bean and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.