Ice-cream-bean
Inga edulis
Ice-cream bean is a fast-growing tropical tree from South America, prized for its sweet, cotton-candy-flavored edible pulp surrounding the seeds inside long pods. It thrives in full sun to part shade in warm, frost-free climates (USDA zones 10–12) with regular moisture and rich, well-draining soil. Provide ample space as mature trees can spread 30 feet wide, and protect from frost as even light freezes can cause significant damage.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
240″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
240″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply And Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Reduce Frequency During Dry Cooler Periods
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 15, 2022 by Makoto Makoto (cc-by-sa)
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