Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Ornamental
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-12
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
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
सेम फली
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Limabohne
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Haricot de Lima
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Haba
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Γίγαντας
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Lima Bean
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Lima Bean
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Globe Amaranth season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth
Care of Lima Bean and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.