Bitter Gourd Live Plant – 4–6 Inches Tall in 4-Inch Pot

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), also known as bitter melon, is a warm-season vining vegetable plant grown for its distinctive bitter fruits. This live starter plant is suitable for outdoor vegetable gardens, raised beds, patios, and containers with appropriate climbing support.

Each order includes 1 live starter plant approximately 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping, supplied in a 4-inch nursery pot. The plant develops a vigorous climbing growth habit and can produce bitter gourd fruits when mature under suitable growing conditions.

Bitter gourd grows best in a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil and consistent moisture. Provide a trellis or other suitable support as the vine develops. For container gardening, choose a sufficiently large container with drainage.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Plant: Bitter Gourd / Bitter Melon

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

• Quantity: 1 live starter plant

• Shipping Height: Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Pot Size: 4-inch nursery pot

• Plant Type: Warm-season vining vegetable

• Fruit: Bitter gourd fruits when mature under suitable growing conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun preferred

• Soil: Well-draining soil

• Water: Consistent moisture

• Growing Locations: Outdoor gardens, raised beds, patios, and suitable containers

• Support: Trellis or other climbing support recommended

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live bitter gourd starter plant

• 4-inch nursery pot

• Growing medium around the roots

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

• Common Name: Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon

• Scientific Name: Momordica charantia

• Plant Type: Vining vegetable plant

• Life Cycle: Annual in typical garden cultivation

• Flower/Fruit Color: Fruit color not specified; varies with maturity and variety

• Sunlight: Full sun preferred

• Soil: Well-draining soil

• Water: Consistent moisture

• USDA Zone: Not specified by seller; growing suitability depends on local climate and growing season

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for bitter gourd? Bitter gourd is a warm-season vegetable commonly grown during warm weather. The seller has not specified a USDA hardiness zone.

2. How much sunlight does bitter gourd need? Bitter gourd grows best in a sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight.

3. How often should I water a bitter gourd plant? Provide consistent moisture throughout the growing season while ensuring the soil drains well.

4. Does bitter gourd grow as a vine? Yes. Bitter gourd is a climbing vine that benefits from a trellis or other suitable support.

5. Can bitter gourd grow in a container? Yes. It can grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage and adequate support for its climbing growth.