Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
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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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Not so frequently
Ample Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
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, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
सेम फली
Zonal Geranium
In German
Limabohne
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Haricot de Lima
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Haba
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Γίγαντας
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Lima Bean
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Lima Bean
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium
Care of Lima Bean and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.