Inga ilta (Inga)

Inga ilta (Inga) green leaves with veins hanging from a sturdy wooden branch overhead.
Inga ilta (Inga) green leaves hanging down with clear veins visible under sunlight from above.

Botanical name: Inga ilta

Common name: Inga

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Ecuador

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Ice cream bean
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

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Inga ilta (Inga) tree with lush green leaves reaching upward in a vertical orientation.
Inga ilta (Inga) tree with green foliage reaching toward the top of the trunk structure.


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