Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Papyrus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
-
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
can go long without 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
सेम फली
dwarf papyrus
In German
Limabohne
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Haricot de Lima
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Haba
papiro enano
In Greek
Γίγαντας
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
papiro anão
In Polish
Lima Bean
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Lima Bean
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Dwarf Papyrus season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.