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Phaseolus lunatus Buttergreen Bush
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Phaseolus lunatus Buttergreen Bush

Butter Bean / Lima Bean

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An annual legume cultivar prized for its tender, green seeds and compact bush habit. Valued primarily as a culinary vegetable but also offers decorative foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Butter Bean / Lima Bean
Family Fabaceae
Genus Phaseolus
Species Lunatus
Variety Buttergreen Bush
Origin South America
Blooming Summer, white or purple flowers with yellow markings
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with high organic content, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Consistent moisture during flowering; drought tolerant once established but reduce watering after harvest

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) required for pod development and bush growth

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Fertilization

Apply compost at planting; use low-nitrogen fertilizer during blooming to encourage pods over foliage

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips early to promote bushiness; remove diseased leaves immediately

Pest Control Aphid Bean Beetle Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
15000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
500 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Phaseolus lunatus Buttergreen Bush? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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