Save Big On Plant Monitoring! Offer Ends Soon.

Inga vera

TAXONOMIE

FamilleFabaceae

GenreInga

Zone10

APPRENDRE ENCORE PLUS

Plants of the World Online

À PROPOS

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.

AUSSI CONNU SOUS LE NOM

Ice Cream Bean

Inga spuria f. racemaria

Inga vera subsp. lamprophylla

APERÇU

VPDCalculer

EauMouillé

SolLimoneux

LumièreLumière directe (6 Heures)

Température25° C

Humidité70

pH6,5

Pression1 013

DÉTAILS

Instructions d'entretien

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.

Sol

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.

Engrais

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.

Rempotage

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.

Propagation

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.

Taille

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.

Toxicité

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.

Supplémentaire

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.

RÉVOLUTIONNEZ LE SOIN DE VOS PLANTES

Rendre Chaque Plante Intelligente

Moniteur d'usine

RESTE DANS VOTRE USINE

Mesure avec précision les paramètres de base de votre plante – humidité du sol, lumière, température et humidité – ainsi que des paramètres composés tels que le déficit de pression de vapeur (VPD) et les degrés-jours de croissance (GDD).

Achetez maintenant

Application mobile

TÉLÉCHARGEZ SUR VOTRE APPAREIL

Évalue les données de vos plantes, la météo actuelle, la saisonnalité et plus encore pour vous informer avec précision des besoins de vos plantes. L'application est également dotée de nombreuses fonctionnalités supplémentaires pour garantir l'épanouissement de vos plantes.