Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
सेम फली
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Limabohne
Rotkohl
In French
Haricot de Lima
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Haba
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Lima Bean
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Lima Bean
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Lima Bean and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Red Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Lima Bean and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Lima Bean and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Red Cabbage
Care of Lima Bean and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.