Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean

Inga cinnamomea, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RaintreeAlbizia saman

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bijao LeafCalathea cyclophora

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Wild PepperCapsicum flexuosum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

PitombaTalisia esculenta

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Forest YamDioscorea decipiens

Physical SupportNitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Guaba RojaInga heterophylla

Same genus leguminous trees compete for growing space and light when in close proximity

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFruit ProductionShade ProvisionSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Seed PulpYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryProtein Source

Common Questions

What zones does Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean grow in?

Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean?

Good companions for Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean include Raintree, Bijao Leaf, Wild Pepper, Pitomba, Forest Yam.

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