Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Limabohne
Koriander
In French
Haricot de Lima
Coriandre
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Coentro
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kolendra
In Latin
Lima Bean
coriandri album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Cilantro
Season and care of Lima Bean and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Cilantro season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Cilantro Physical Information
Lima Bean and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Cilantro are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Cilantro
Care of Lima Bean and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.