Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
सेम फली
red alder
In German
Limabohne
rot-Erle
In French
Haricot de Lima
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Haba
aliso rojo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Lima Bean
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Lima Bean
red alnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Red Alder
Season and care of Lima Bean and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Red Alder season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Red Alder Physical Information
Lima Bean and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Red Alder are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Red Alder
Care of Lima Bean and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.