Lima Bean

Wild Plum

About Lima Bean and Wild Plum

Lima Bean

Wild Plum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Central America, South America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Prunus americana

Number of Varieties

2200

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-113-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Moderate

In Winter

Drought Tolerant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth

Prune in the late winter or spring, 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

bees, Borers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Deers

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

PRUNUS americana

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Wild Plum

In Hindi

सेम फली

जंगली बेर

In German

Limabohne

wild Plum

In French

Haricot de Lima

wild Plum

In Spanish

Haba

ciruelo silvestre

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Κορόμηλο

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Wild Plum

In Polish

Lima Bean

dzikiej śliwy

In Latin

Lima Bean

Wild Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

40430

1 27800

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Properties of Lima Bean and Wild Plum

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Wild Plum? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Wild Plum. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Wild Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Wild Plum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Wild Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Wild Plum

Season and care of Lima Bean and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Wild Plum season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lima Bean and Wild Plum Physical Information

Lima Bean and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Wild Plum are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lima Bean and Wild Plum

Care of Lima Bean and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.