Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 5-10-5 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Canning, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
In Hindi
सेम फली
बेर टमाटर
In German
Limabohne
Eiertomate
In French
Haricot de Lima
Plum Tomato
In Spanish
Haba
Tomate ciruela
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Plum ντομάτα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
tomate ameixa
In Polish
Lima Bean
Plum Tomato
In Latin
Lima Bean
Augue Nullam consectetur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Plum Tomato
Season and care of Lima Bean and Plum Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Plum Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Plum Tomato season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum Tomato is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Plum Tomato Physical Information
Lima Bean and Plum Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Plum Tomato are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Plum Tomato
Care of Lima Bean and Plum Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Plum Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.