Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Epidendrum
In German
Feuerbohne
Epidendrum
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Ayocote
Epidendrum
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Epidendrum
In Polish
Bean
Epidendrum
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Epidendrum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.