Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
FICUS carica
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Fig
In German
Limabohne
Feige
In French
Haricot de Lima
figue
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Figura
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Fig
Season and care of Lima Bean and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Fig season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Fig Physical Information
Lima Bean and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Fig are as follows:
Care of Lima Bean and Fig
Care of Lima Bean and Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Fig 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 Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.