Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Arrowhead
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Requires regular watering
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
Moist
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
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
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
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Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
सेम फली
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Limabohne
Feigensalat
In French
Haricot de Lima
laitue scariole
In Spanish
Haba
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
Lima Bean
Opuntia Lactuca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cichorieae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce
Season and care of Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Prickly Lettuce season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce Physical Information
Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
- Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce
Care of Lima Bean and Prickly Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.