Inga vera
TAXONOMIE
FamilieFabaceae
GattungInga
Zone10
MEHR ERFAHREN
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Inga vera, commonly known as Ice Cream Bean, is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is known for its sweet, edible pods. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and is often found in riverbanks and floodplains. It is a hardwood species and is valued for its nitrogen-fixing ability, which improves soil fertility.
AUCH BEKANNT ALS
Ice Cream Bean
Inga spuria f. racemaria
Inga vera subsp. lamprophylla
ÜBERBLICK
VPDBerechnung
WasserNass
BodenLehmig
LichtDirekt hell (6 Std)
Temperatur25° C
Feuchtigkeit70
PH6,5
Druck1.013
EINZELHEITEN
Pflegehinweise
Inga vera thrives in bright, direct sunlight and requires a warm, humid environment. It prefers moderate temperatures and should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. The plant can tolerate occasional flooding but does not do well in prolonged drought conditions.Boden
Inga vera prefers well-draining loamy soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil should be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.Dünger
A balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 is recommended for Inga vera. Fertilize the plant during the growing season to support its rapid growth and pod production.Umtopfen
Repot Inga vera when it outgrows its current container or if the soil becomes compacted. Choose a larger pot with good drainage and fresh, nutrient-rich soil. Repotting is best done in the spring.Vermehrung
Inga vera can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a suitable growing medium.Beschneidung
Pruning is necessary to maintain the shape and size of Inga vera. Prune the tree in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to encourage new growth.Toxizität
Inga vera is not toxic to pets or humans. The pods are edible and are often consumed as a sweet treat in its native regions.Zusätzlich
Inga vera is a valuable tree for agroforestry systems due to its nitrogen-fixing ability, which enhances soil fertility. It also provides shade and habitat for various wildlife species.REVOLUTIONIEREN SIE IHRE PFLANZENPFLEGE
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