Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
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
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Sugar Apple
In German
Limabohne
Zuckerapfel
In French
Haricot de Lima
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Haba
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Γίγαντας
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Pinha
In Polish
Lima Bean
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Lima Bean
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Sugar Apple. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Sugar Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Lima Bean and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple
Care of Lima Bean and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.