Runner Bean
About Runner Bean
Runner Bean is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Runner Bean likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Runner Bean belongs to the Phaseolus genus, and is native to South and Central America.
⚠️ Runner Bean is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Phaseolus coccineus
Phaseolus
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
runner bean, scarlet runner bean, multiflora bean and butter bean
How to care for Runner Bean
How often to water your Runner Bean
every 9
Runner Bean needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Runner Bean in your home
a window
Runner Bean love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Runner Bean does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Runner Bean in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Runner Bean
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Runner Bean after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I am doing an experiment for my school Science Fair, I am germinating my Lima Bean seeds.
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I need to get these starts in a pot, but there are tiny purplish pods starting to sprout at some of the apex’s, should I pinch them off?
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Some of my Lima Bean Plant leaves are yellowing, anyone know how to help this #help #yellowing #LimaBean
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Some of my Lima bean leaves are yellowing, any advice? #LimaBean #help #yellowing
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Why is my leaves turning yellow ? #CommonBean
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This is my first time attempting to grow green beans. I read to water every 11th day to daily. One already died. I live in Texas so what do you all suggest? #CommonBean
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My beans plants are losing leaves and turning yellow. Planted with indoor outdoor potting soil. I have seen overwatering/underwatering and nutrients could be reason. How do you tell which one?
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Indoor black bean plant? So…I dropped a black bean on the ground while cooking and didn’t want to throw it away so I popped it in some soil without thinking and a few weeks later I have this guy 😂 what do I do with this? It’s freezing cold outside. How do I take care of it indoors? I’m guessing it will get a lot bigger?
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One of my bean sprouted for the first time! And is still alive! It feels really rewarding to grow something that isn't a succulent or cactus for once :D #plantsmakepeoplehappy #beanplants
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First bean just in time for #FreshLeafFriday (more like Fresh Bean Friday haha)! Perfect timing! Not going to eat it but proud to see it grow.
Care Summary for Runner Bean
Runner Bean
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.