Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lobulated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
सेम फली
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Limabohne
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Haricot de Lima
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Haba
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Lima Bean
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Lima Bean
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Pink Flame Tree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Lima Bean and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.