Inga edulis, the Ice Cream Bean, is a fast-growing tropical tree producing long, edible pods with sweet, cotton candy-like pulp.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil. It can adapt to sandy or clay soils if amended.
Temperature
Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
Tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil. It can adapt to sandy or clay soils if amended.
Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates.
Ideal range 20-30°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
Slightly higher phosphorus for fruiting.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-15 m
Spread
5-8 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
The pulp of the fruit is edible and safe for consumption. Other parts of the plant are not typically consumed and have no documented toxicity.
