Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Not so frequently
In Spring
Ample Water
Alternate Days
In Winter
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Limequat
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Limequat
सेम फली
In German
Limequat
Limabohne
In French
Limequat
Haricot de Lima
In Greek
Limequat
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Limequat
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Limequat
Lima Bean
In Latin
Limequat
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Lima Bean
Season and care of Limequat and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Lima Bean Physical Information
Limequat and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Lima Bean are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Lima Bean
Care of Limequat and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.