Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
सेम फली
tail flower
In German
Limabohne
Schwanz Blume
In French
Haricot de Lima
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Haba
tail flower
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Tail flower
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Tailflower
In Polish
Lima Bean
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Lima Bean
Tail flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Tail Flower
Season and care of Lima Bean and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Tail Flower season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Tail Flower Physical Information
Lima Bean and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Tail Flower are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Tail Flower
Care of Lima Bean and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.