Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Orchid
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
सेम फली
Dendrobium
In German
Limabohne
Dendrobium
In French
Haricot de Lima
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Haba
dendrobium
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
dendrobium
In Polish
Lima Bean
Dendrobium
In Latin
Lima Bean
dendrobium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Dendrobium
Season and care of Lima Bean and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Dendrobium season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Dendrobium Physical Information
Lima Bean and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Dendrobium are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Dendrobium
Care of Lima Bean and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.