Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
-
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Sea Grape
In Hindi
सेम फली
सागर अंगूर
In German
Limabohne
Sea Grape
In French
Haricot de Lima
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Haba
Sea Grape
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Sea Grape
In Polish
Lima Bean
Sea Grape
In Latin
Lima Bean
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Sea Grape
Season and care of Lima Bean and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Sea Grape season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Sea Grape Physical Information
Lima Bean and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Sea Grape are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Lima Bean and Sea Grape
Care of Lima Bean and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.