Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
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
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Grapefruit
In German
Limabohne
Grapefruit
In French
Haricot de Lima
pamplemousse
In Greek
Γίγαντας
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Toranja
In Polish
Lima Bean
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Grapefruit
Season and care of Lima Bean and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Grapefruit season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Grapefruit Physical Information
Lima Bean and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Grapefruit are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Grapefruit
Care of Lima Bean and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.