Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
सेम फली
Raintree
In German
Limabohne
raintree
In French
Haricot de Lima
raintree
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Raintree
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Raintree
In Polish
Lima Bean
Raintree
In Latin
Lima Bean
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Raintree
Season and care of Lima Bean and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Raintree season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Raintree Physical Information
Lima Bean and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Raintree are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Raintree
Care of Lima Bean and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.