Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Persian Lime
In Hindi
सेम फली
Persian lime
In German
Limabohne
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Haricot de Lima
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Haba
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Persian lime
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Lima Bean
Persian lime
In Latin
Lima Bean
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Persian Lime
Season and care of Lima Bean and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Persian Lime season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Persian Lime Physical Information
Lima Bean and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Persian Lime are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Persian Lime
Care of Lima Bean and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.