Paterno Ice Cream Bean

Inga paterno, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade ProviderPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PapausaAnnona macroprophyllata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

ImbeGarcinia livingstonei

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

GuapevaPouteria torta

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Kwai MukArtocarpus hypargyreus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Asam GelugorGarcinia atroviridis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Dwarf Custard AppleAnnona globiflora

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Blistered CupPeziza vesiculosa

Nutrient Accumulation

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFruit ProductionShade ProvisionSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Fruit Pulp

Common Questions

What zones does Paterno Ice Cream Bean grow in?

Paterno Ice Cream Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Paterno Ice Cream Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Paterno 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 Paterno Ice Cream Bean?

Good companions for Paterno Ice Cream Bean include Papausa, Imbe, Guapeva, Kwai Muk, Asam Gelugor.

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