Origin
Central America, South America
Africa
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
-
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Crenshaw Melon
In German
Limabohne
Zuckermelone
In French
Haricot de Lima
Melon
In Spanish
Haba
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
Lima Bean
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
Lima Bean
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Crenshaw Melon season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Lima Bean and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.