Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red
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
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Never 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
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
Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
सेम फली
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Limabohne
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Haricot de Lima
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Haba
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Lima Bean
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Lima Bean
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Lima Bean and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.