Origin
Central America, South America
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-7
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
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
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
In Hindi
सेम फली
चिचिण्डा
In German
Limabohne
Schlangenhaargurke
In French
Haricot de Lima
Trichosanthes cucumerina
In Spanish
Haba
snake gourd
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φίδι κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
snake gourd
In Polish
Lima Bean
Gurdlina ogórkowata
In Latin
Lima Bean
snake gourd
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Snake Gourd
Season and care of Lima Bean and Snake Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Snake Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Snake Gourd season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Gourd is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Snake Gourd Physical Information
Lima Bean and Snake Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Snake Gourd are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Snake Gourd
Care of Lima Bean and Snake Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks 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 Snake Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.