Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Canary Islands
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Not so frequently
Less Watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Less Watering
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Water soluble 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Nutrients
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 Food, 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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
सेम फली
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Limabohne
Drachenbaum
In French
Haricot de Lima
dragonnier
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Lima Bean
smok Drzewo
In Latin
Lima Bean
draco ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Dragon Tree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Dragon Tree
Care of Lima Bean and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.