Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Not so frequently
Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Average Water
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
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
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
सेम फली
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Limabohne
Igel Kaktus
In French
Haricot de Lima
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Haba
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Lima Bean
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Lima Bean
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Echinopsis
Season and care of Lima Bean and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Echinopsis season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Echinopsis Physical Information
Lima Bean and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Echinopsis are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Lima Bean and Echinopsis
Care of Lima Bean and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.