Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
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Habitat
Fields, orchards
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Green Beans
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Bohnen
Bittermelone
In French
haricots
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Green Beans
Momordica charantia
In Portuguese
feijões
Momordica
In Polish
fasola
Przepękla ogórkowata
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Momordica
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd
Care of Spring Beans and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.