Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
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
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Sugarcane
In German
Limabohne
Saccharum
In French
Haricot de Lima
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Haba
Saccharum
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Saccharum
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Lima Bean
Saccharum
In Latin
Lima Bean
Saccharum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Sugarcane
Season and care of Lima Bean and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Sugarcane season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Sugarcane Physical Information
Lima Bean and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Sugarcane are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Sugarcane
Care of Lima Bean and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.