Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Phaseolus vulgaris
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
common bean
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
बाकला
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Gartenbohne
Octopus tree
In French
Haricot
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Feijão
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
wax bean
polypus ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Schefflera
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Wax Bean and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wax Bean and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Wax Bean and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wax Bean and Octopus Tree
Care of Wax Bean and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.