Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Green Beans
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
फलियां
Elephant Bush
In German
Bohnen
Elephant Bush
In French
haricots
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Green Beans
elefante Bush
In Greek
φασόλια
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
feijões
elefante de Bush
In Polish
fasola
Elephant Bush
In Latin
fabam
bush elephant
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Portulacaria
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Spring Beans and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Beans and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Spring Beans and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Beans and Elephant Bush
Care of Spring Beans and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.