Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
सेम फली
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Limabohne
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Haricot de Lima
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Haba
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Lima Bean
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Lima Bean
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Mimosoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Powder Puff Tree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Lima Bean and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.