Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In German
Pirol
Limabohne
In French
loriot
Haricot de Lima
In Portuguese
papa-figos
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Wilga
Lima Bean
In Latin
oriole
Lima Bean
Phylum
Charophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wilga and Lima Bean
Season and care of Wilga and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Lima Bean Physical Information
Wilga and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Lima Bean are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Wilga and Lima Bean
Care of Wilga and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.