Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Canary Islands
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Spine-edged leaves
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
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
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
सेम फली
Parrot's Beak
In German
Limabohne
Papageienschnabel
In French
Haricot de Lima
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
Haba
Pico de loro
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Lima Bean
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Lima Bean
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Parrot's Beak season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak
Care of Lima Bean and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.