Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
Limabohne
Stevia
In French
Haricot de Lima
Stevia
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Stevia
In Polish
Lima Bean
Stewia
In Latin
Lima Bean
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Stevia
Season and care of Lima Bean and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Stevia season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Stevia Physical Information
Lima Bean and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Stevia are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Stevia
Care of Lima Bean and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.