| Common Name | Lima bean, Butter bean |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Phaseolus |
| Species | Lunatus |
| Origin | South America |
| Blooming | Small white or purple flowers in summer, followed by pods |
| Leaf Color | medium green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining potting mix with organic compost and perlite for aeration
Keep soil consistently moist during vegetative growth; reduce watering once pods mature and in winter dormancy
Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours) to flower and set pods; indoors needs south-facing window or grow lights
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting, switch to high potassium/low nitrogen when flowering begins
Pinch growing tips early to encourage bushiness; remove diseased or yellowed leaves immediately
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