Life Span
Annual
Perennial
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
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
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.