Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central America
Types
-
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
coastal environs
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Pitanga
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Pitanga
Feuerbohne
In French
Pitanga
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Pitanga
Ayocote
In Greek
Pitanga
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Feijão-da-espanha
In Latin
Pitanga
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Pitanga and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.