Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
सेम फली
भारतीय पालक
In German
Limabohne
Indian Spinat
In French
Haricot de Lima
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Haba
espinaca india
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Lima Bean
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Lima Bean
Spinach Indian
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Lima Bean and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Indian Spinach season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Lima Bean and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Indian Spinach
Care of Lima Bean and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.