Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, 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
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Turmeric, Curcuma
In German
Limabohne
Kurkuma
In French
Haricot de Lima
curcuma
In Spanish
Haba
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
curcuma
In Polish
Lima Bean
kurkuma
In Latin
Lima Bean
turmeric
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Turmeric
Season and care of Lima Bean and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Turmeric season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Turmeric Physical Information
Lima Bean and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Turmeric are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Turmeric
Care of Lima Bean and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.