Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
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
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
सेम फली
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Limabohne
Kakaopflanze
In French
Haricot de Lima
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Haba
planta del cacao
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta do cacau
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Lima Bean
Cocos herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Cocoa Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant
Care of Lima Bean and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.