Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Not so frequently
Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
सेम फली
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Limabohne
Yambohne
In French
Haricot de Lima
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Haba
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Lima Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Lima Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Phaseolus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Jicama
Season and care of Lima Bean and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Jicama Physical Information
Lima Bean and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Jicama are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Jicama
Care of Lima Bean and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.