Lima Bean

Guzmania

About Lima Bean and Guzmania

Lima Bean

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America, South America

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

2120

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm50.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Loamy

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Moderate

In Winter

Drought Tolerant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Prune to control growth

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release 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

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

GUZMANIA

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

In Hindi

सेम फली

Guzmania lingulata

In German

Limabohne

Guzmania lingulata

In French

Haricot de Lima

Guzmania lingulata

In Spanish

Haba

Guzmania lingulata

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Guzmania lingulata

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Guzmania lingulata

In Polish

Lima Bean

Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

Lima Bean

Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Poales

Family

Fabaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Guzmania

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Commelinids

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

406

1 27800

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Properties of Lima Bean and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Guzmania. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Guzmania has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Guzmania

Season and care of Lima Bean and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Guzmania season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

Lima Bean and Guzmania Physical Information

Lima Bean and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Guzmania are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Lima Bean and Guzmania

Care of Lima Bean and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.