Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
8.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
oblong or obovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
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
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
Clay, 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
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
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
-
Miscarriage, Rash
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
सेम फली
Slippery Elm
In German
Limabohne
Rotulme
In French
Haricot de Lima
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Haba
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Lima Bean
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Lima Bean
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Lima Bean and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Slippery Elm season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Lima Bean and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Slippery Elm
Care of Lima Bean and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.