Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
8.50 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Willow-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
-
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
-
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
सेम फली
In German
Rotulme
Limabohne
In French
Slippery Elm
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Haba
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Lima Bean
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Lima Bean
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Lima Bean season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Lima Bean Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Lima Bean are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Lima Bean
Care of Slippery Elm and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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.