Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
String Bean
Alocasia
In French
Haricot vert
Alocasia
In Spanish
String Bean
Alocasia
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Alocasia
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Alocasia
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Alocasia
Season and care of String Bean and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Alocasia Physical Information
String Bean and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Alocasia are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of String Bean and Alocasia
Care of String Bean and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.