Lima bean

Lima bean Care

Phaseolus lunatus

What is the plant

Is it possible to grow beans as an ornamental plant? Of course, when it comes to Phaseolus lunatus, which has pretty leaves and loose flowers.

Also known as Butter Beans, Wax Beans, or Chad Beans, this plant is native to North America, Central America, and South America. We can identify it as a representative of the Fabaceae family.

It can grow up to 12 feet (3.5 m) tall and 3 feet (1 m) wide. Phaseolus lunatus boasts white or yellow flowers.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

2 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The soil should be moist but not too wet, so check its condition weekly. The plant needs more water during the flowering period, when the soil can dry out faster.
Pruning
Pruning Phaseolus lunatus is unnecessary, but pinching the top few inches can add to the bush's luxuriance.
Fertilizer
If you use well-balanced soil, you can forget about additional fertilizers. Instead, you can add compost or composted manure to the mix, which will act as a slow-release fertilizer.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Lima Bean loves direct sunlight, so make sure it gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. This has a positive effect on growth and protects against many diseases.
Soil
The soil for Phaseolus lunatus should be well-drained and saturated with valuable nutrients. Heavy soil that retains moisture can cause root rot and poor growth. The acidity level should be low or neutral.
Propagation
The most common method of propagation of this plant is using seeds. You can make it yourself by harvesting and drying the beans. You will need from 7 to 18 days to simplify the plant.

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Temperature
This plant tolerates high temperatures better than low temperatures but likes to grow at a comfortable temperature of 70-80ºF (21-26ºC).
Container
The plant should not be transplanted unnecessarily, as it does not like to be disturbed one more time. If necessary, choose a pot with drainage holes according to the size of the root system.
Fun fact
Lima Bean's leaves and stems are toxic to animals and humans.