Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
along watercourse, Grassland
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
String Bean
तरबूज़
In German
Bohne
Wassermelone
In French
Haricot vert
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
String Bean
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of String Bean and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.