Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Not so frequently
Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Limabohne
Aubergine
In French
Haricot de Lima
Aubergine
In Spanish
Haba
Berenjena
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Berinjela
In Polish
Lima Bean
Bakłażan
In Latin
Lima Bean
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Eggplant
Season and care of Lima Bean and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Eggplant season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Eggplant Physical Information
Lima Bean and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Eggplant are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Eggplant
Care of Lima Bean and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.