Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Not so frequently
Consistently
In Spring
Alternate Days
Average Water
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize three times a year
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
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
सेम फली
Lignum Vitae
In German
Limabohne
Lignum Vitae
In French
Haricot de Lima
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Haba
Palo santo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
pau-santo
In Polish
Lima Bean
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Lima Bean
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Lignum Vitae season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae
Care of Lima Bean and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.