Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Black turtle,Cranberry,Flageolet
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Food Allergy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Hypotensive
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Blue Lake'
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
common bean, French Bean, Kidney bean
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In German
Gartenbohne
Heliconia
In French
Haricot
Heliconia
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
Heliconia
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Feijão
Heliconia
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
Heliconia
In Latin
Phaseolus vulgaris
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Fabaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pole Bean and Heliconia
Season and care of Pole Bean and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Pole Bean and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pole Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pole Bean is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pole Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pole Bean and Heliconia Physical Information
Pole Bean and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Pole Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pole Bean and Heliconia are as follows:
Pole Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Pole Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Pole Bean and Heliconia
Care of Pole Bean and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pole Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pole Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.