Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Container, 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, Water frequently while growing
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
सेम फली
Shimla mirch
In German
Limabohne
Paprika
In French
Haricot de Lima
Capsicum
In Greek
Γίγαντας
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Capsicum
In Polish
Lima Bean
Papryka
In Latin
Lima Bean
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Sweet Pepper season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper
Care of Lima Bean and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.