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
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Minimum Width
20.00 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
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
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
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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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Tillandsioideae.
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.