Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
-
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Less Watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Adequately
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
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
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Longan
In German
Limabohne
Longan
In French
Haricot de Lima
longane
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Longan
In Polish
Lima Bean
Longan
In Latin
Lima Bean
Longan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Dimocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Longan
Season and care of Lima Bean and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Longan season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Longan Physical Information
Lima Bean and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Longan are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Longan
Care of Lima Bean and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.