Lima Bean

Epidendrum

About Lima Bean and Epidendrum

Lima Bean

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Epiphyte

Origin

Central America, South America

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

21000

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1111-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

High

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Ample Water

In Winter

Drought Tolerant

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune to control growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, 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

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Flowers

Other Uses

Used As Food

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

सेम फली

Epidendrum

In German

Limabohne

Epidendrum

In French

Haricot de Lima

Epidendrum

In Spanish

Haba

Epidendrum

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Epidendrum

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Epidendrum

In Polish

Lima Bean

Epidendrum

In Latin

Lima Bean

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asparagales

Family

Fabaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

401500

1 27800

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Properties of Lima Bean and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Epidendrum. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Epidendrum

Season and care of Lima Bean and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Epidendrum season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Lima Bean and Epidendrum Physical Information

Lima Bean and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Epidendrum are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Lima Bean and Epidendrum

Care of Lima Bean and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.