Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release 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
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
सेम फली
Cleistocactus
In German
Limabohne
Cleistocactus
In French
Haricot de Lima
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Haba
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Lima Bean
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Lima Bean and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Cleistocactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Lima Bean and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lima Bean and Cleistocactus
Care of Lima Bean and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.