Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
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In Hindi
सेम फली
Twinleaf
In German
Limabohne
Twinleaf
In French
Haricot de Lima
Twinleaf
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Twinleaf
In Polish
Lima Bean
Twinleaf
In Latin
Lima Bean
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Twinleaf
Season and care of Lima Bean and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Twinleaf season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Twinleaf Physical Information
Lima Bean and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Twinleaf are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lima Bean and Twinleaf
Care of Lima Bean and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.