Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Arrowhead
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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 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, Never Over-water
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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
सेम फली
Primavera plant
In German
Limabohne
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
Haricot de Lima
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
Haba
planta de Primavera
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Lima Bean
Primavera roślin
In Latin
Lima Bean
Primavera herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Primavera
Season and care of Lima Bean and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Primavera season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Primavera Physical Information
Lima Bean and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Primavera are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Primavera
Care of Lima Bean and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.