Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PENTAS
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
सेम फली
Pentas plant
In German
Limabohne
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Haricot de Lima
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Haba
planta pentas
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta Pentas
In Polish
Lima Bean
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Lima Bean
Pentas herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Knoxieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Pentas
Season and care of Lima Bean and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Pentas season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Pentas Physical Information
Lima Bean and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Pentas are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Pentas
Care of Lima Bean and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.