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About Lima Bean and Citrus


About Citrus and Lima Bean


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Fruit   

Origin
Central America, South America   
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia   

Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled   
oranges, grapefruit, lemons   

Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions   
agricultural areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Vining/Climbing   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
Not Available   
244.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
White, Purple, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange   

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   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped   
Toothed   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Not Available   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
High   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Not so frequently   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Alternate Days   
Moderate   

In Winter
Drought Tolerant   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Itchiness, Oral Allergy   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems   
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer   

Part of Plant Used
Seeds   
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used As Food   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable   
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus   
CITRUS   

Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean   
Citrus   

In Hindi
सेम फली   
निम्बू-वंश   

In German
Limabohne   
Zitruspflanzen   

In French
Haricot de Lima   
Citrus   

In Spanish
Haba   
Citrus   

In Greek
Γίγαντας   
Citrus   

In Portuguese
feijão-Lima   
Citrus é um género   

In Polish
Lima Bean   
Cytrus   

In Latin
Lima Bean   
citrus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Sapindales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Rutaceae   

Genus
Phaseolus   
Citrus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Phaseoleae   
Citreae   

Subfamily
Faboideae   
Asteroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
28   
99+

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Properties of Lima Bean and Citrus

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Citrus. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Not Available and Citrus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Citrus

Season and care of Lima Bean and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Citrus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lima Bean and Citrus Physical Information

Lima Bean and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Citrus are as follows:

Care of Lima Bean and Citrus

Care of Lima Bean and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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