Ice Cream Bean Live Plants (Inga Edulis)

Common Names: Guama, Guaba

Botanical Names: Inga edulis, Inga spectabilis

General Information: The Ice Cream Bean, botanically classified as Inga edulis and Inga spectabilis, is a fast-growing evergreen tree that typically fruits within three years of germination. It features a moderately dense crown and produces pods about a foot long, containing beans surrounded by a sweet, cottony pulp that has a flavor reminiscent of vanilla ice cream, sometimes with a hint of cinnamon.

Taste: The pulp has a flavor similar to vanilla ice cream with a texture akin to cotton candy, making it a delightful treat.

Cultivation Information: This tree blooms and bears fruit within approximately 3 years.

Plant Care Instructions: Requires regular watering until established; once mature, it can tolerate drought and partial flooding. It prefers sandy or loamy, well-draining soils and may need light potassium fertilizer if leaf loss occurs.

Benefits:

• Rich in calcium and phosphorus, supporting strong bones and teeth.
• Provides fiber to regulate the digestive tract and vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.
• Contains antioxidants that protect cells from stress caused by free radicals.