Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America
Types
-
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Schneeflocke
Feuerbohne
In French
Flocon de neige
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Ayocote
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Bean
In Latin
Aureus
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Snow Flake and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.