Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Not so frequently
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
सेम फली
Tomatillos
In German
Limabohne
Tomatillos
In French
Haricot de Lima
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Haba
Tomatillos
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Tomatillos
In Polish
Lima Bean
Tomatillos
In Latin
Lima Bean
Tomatillos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Tomatillo
Season and care of Lima Bean and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Tomatillo season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Tomatillo Physical Information
Lima Bean and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Tomatillo are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Tomatillo
Care of Lima Bean and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.