Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
सेम फली
Paperbark tree
In German
Limabohne
Paperbark tree
In French
Haricot de Lima
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Haba
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Lima Bean
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Lima Bean
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Paperbark Tree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree
Care of Lima Bean and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.