Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize when new
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
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Spinach
In German
Limabohne
Spinat
In French
Haricot de Lima
Épinards
In Spanish
Haba
Espinacas
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Espinafre
In Polish
Lima Bean
Szpinak
In Latin
Lima Bean
Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Spinach
Season and care of Lima Bean and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Spinach season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Spinach Physical Information
Lima Bean and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Spinach are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Spinach
Care of Lima Bean and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.