Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Not so frequently
Moderate
In Spring
Alternate Days
Less Watering
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
सेम फली
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Limabohne
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Haricot de Lima
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Haba
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Lima Bean
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Lima Bean
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Kukui
Season and care of Lima Bean and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Kukui season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Kukui Physical Information
Lima Bean and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Kukui are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Lima Bean and Kukui
Care of Lima Bean and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.