Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 8-4-6 amount
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
सेम फली
Shell Ginger
In German
Limabohne
Shell Ginger
In French
Haricot de Lima
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Haba
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Lima Bean
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Lima Bean
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Lima Bean and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Shell Ginger season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Lima Bean and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Shell Ginger
Care of Lima Bean and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.