Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
1-6
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
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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
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 Vines
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Pumpkin
In German
Limabohne
Kürbis
In French
Haricot de Lima
Citrouille
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Abóbora
In Polish
Lima Bean
Dynia
In Latin
Lima Bean
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Pumpkin
Season and care of Lima Bean and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Pumpkin season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Pumpkin Physical Information
Lima Bean and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Pumpkin are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Pumpkin
Care of Lima Bean and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.