How to tend a Phaseolus lunatus 'Buttergreen Bush'

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Grows in sunny places

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients, pH value 6-7

Fertilizer

No need to apply extra fertilizer before fruiting

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
MexicotoPeru
Category
Leguminosae, Phaseolus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, can climb
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July, fruiting period July-August
Flower colors
light yellow or fuchsia, fruit color white, pale yellow, red, purple, black with color stripes