Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
-
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High phosphorus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Green Beans
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
फलियां
Moonflower
In Spanish
Green Beans
Monet
In Portuguese
feijões
Monet
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Moonflower
Season and care of Spring Beans and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Spring Beans and Moonflower Physical Information
Spring Beans and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Moonflower are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Beans and Moonflower
Care of Spring Beans and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.