Lima Bean

Heliconia

About Lima Bean and Heliconia

Lima Bean

Heliconia

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America, South America

Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Heliconiaceae

Number of Varieties

2194

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

Humid climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation

Plant Maintenance

High

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune to control growth

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Fertilize every two months

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

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Healing

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food

Florist trade and landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

In Hindi

सेम फली

Heliconia

In German

Limabohne

Heliconia

In French

Haricot de Lima

Heliconia

In Spanish

Haba

Heliconia

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Heliconia

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Heliconia

In Polish

Lima Bean

Heliconia

In Latin

Lima Bean

Heliconia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Zingiberales

Family

Fabaceae

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Heliconia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

40198

1 27800

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Properties of Lima Bean and Heliconia

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Heliconia? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Heliconia. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Heliconia doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Heliconia 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 Heliconia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Heliconia

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

Lima Bean and Heliconia Physical Information

Lima Bean and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Heliconia are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green

Care of Lima Bean and Heliconia

Care of Lima Bean and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.