Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
चकोतरा
In German
Feuerbohne
Grapefruit
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Ayocote
Pomelo
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Toranja
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
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Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.