Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
herbaceous annuals
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Pelargonium
सेम फली
In German
Pelargonium
Limabohne
In French
pélargonium
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
pelargonium
Haba
In Greek
Pelargonium
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
pelargônio
feijão-Lima
In Polish
pelargonia
Lima Bean
In Latin
Pelargonium
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Lima Bean
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Lima Bean Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Lima Bean are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Lima Bean
Care of Scented Geranium and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.