Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Orange
In German
Limabohne
Orange
In French
Haricot de Lima
Orange
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
laranja
In Polish
Lima Bean
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Lima Bean
aurantiaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Orange
Season and care of Lima Bean and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Orange season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Orange Physical Information
Lima Bean and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Orange are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Orange
Care of Lima Bean and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.