Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-4
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
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
common bean
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Gartenbohne
Wassermelone
In French
Haricot
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Feijão
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
wax bean
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Citrullus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Wax Bean and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax 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 Wax 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.