Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
European crab apple
In Hindi
सेम फली
european crab apple
In German
Limabohne
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Haricot de Lima
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Haba
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Lima Bean
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Lima Bean
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Lima Bean and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and European Crab Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Lima Bean and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Lima Bean and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and European Crab Apple
Care of Lima Bean and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.