Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
South America
  
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Not so frequently
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Alternate Days
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
सेम फली
  
अनानास
  
In German
Limabohne
  
Ananas
  
In French
Haricot de Lima
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Haba
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Γίγαντας
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Lima Bean
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Lima Bean
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Phaseolus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Phaseoleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Pineapple
Season and care of Lima Bean and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Lima Bean and Pineapple Physical Information
Lima Bean and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Pineapple are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Lima Bean and Pineapple
Care of Lima Bean and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.