Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Pink
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
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
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Green Beans
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
फलियां
Gymnocalycium
In German
Bohnen
Gymnocalycium
In French
haricots
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Green Beans
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
φασόλια
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
feijões
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
fasola
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
fabam
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium
Care of Spring Beans and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.