Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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 water frequently
In Summer
Not so frequently
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Average Water
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
-
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
-
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
सेम फली
Texas Madrone
In German
Limabohne
Texas Madrone
In French
Haricot de Lima
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Haba
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Lima Bean
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Lima Bean
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Lima Bean and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Texas Madrone season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Lima Bean and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Lima Bean and Texas Madrone
Care of Lima Bean and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.