Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Phaseolus vulgaris
Yucca
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-13
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
-
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
-
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
common bean
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In German
Gartenbohne
Palmlilie
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
Yucca
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
Yucca
In Portuguese
Feijão
iúca
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
yucca
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Yuca
Season and care of Wax Bean and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wax Bean and Yuca Physical Information
Wax Bean and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Yuca are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Wax Bean and Yuca
Care of Wax Bean and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.