Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Maple shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
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, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Red Currant
In Hindi
सेम फली
Red Currant
In German
Limabohne
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Haricot de Lima
Groseille
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Groselha
In Polish
Lima Bean
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Lima Bean
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Red Currant
Season and care of Lima Bean and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Red Currant season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Red Currant Physical Information
Lima Bean and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Red Currant are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Red Currant
Care of Lima Bean and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.