Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Compound
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Ample Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
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
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Mesquite
In Hindi
सेम फली
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Limabohne
Mesquite
In French
Haricot de Lima
Mesquite
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Mesquite
In Polish
Lima Bean
Mesquite
In Latin
Lima Bean
Mesquite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Mesquite Tree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree
Care of Lima Bean and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.