Bitter Melon Live Plant – 1 Plant, 8 Inches Tall, 4-Inch Pot – Momordica charantia

Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) is a fast-growing annual vegetable vine grown for its edible green fruits and distinctive bitter flavor. This listing includes 1 live plant approximately 8 inches tall, grown in a 4-inch pot.

The plant has a climbing growth habit and is suited to warm outdoor growing conditions. It can be grown in containers or garden beds with suitable climbing support. Bitter melon is commonly used in stir-fries, soups, and other culinary dishes, with young green fruits typically harvested for cooking.

Plant Size: Approx. 8 inches tall at time of shipping.
Pot Size: 4 inches.

Shipping Restriction:

Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

California Shipping: For California orders, the plant will be shipped without soil due to the seller's stated agricultural shipping requirement. Other stated destinations ship with soil included.

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.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Green Bitter Melon plant
• Approx. 8 inches tall at time of shipping
• Grown in a 4-inch pot
• Scientific name: Momordica charantia
• Edible vegetable vine producing green bitter melon fruits
• Fast-growing annual climbing vine
• Suitable for outdoor vegetable gardens and containers
• Full sun preferred
• Warm-season plant that is sensitive to cold and frost
• Trellis or other climbing support is suitable
• California orders ship without soil as stated by the seller
• Other stated destinations ship with soil included
• Minor transit stress and leaf adjustment may occur

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Momordica charantia plant, growing medium, 4-inch pot; California orders ship without soil as stated

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Bitter Melon
Scientific Name: Momordica charantia
Plant Type: Edible vegetable vine
Life Cycle: Annual
Flower/Fruit Color: Green fruit
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Water: Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged soil
USDA Zone: Warm-season annual; generally grown as an annual outside frost-free tropical and subtropical climates

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Bitter Melon?
Bitter melon is a warm-season annual vegetable typically grown outdoors during the frost-free season. It performs best in warm tropical and subtropical conditions.

2. How much sunlight does Bitter Melon need?
Bitter melon prefers full sun, with approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight being suitable for productive growth.

3. How much water does Bitter Melon need?
Keep the soil consistently moist while avoiding waterlogged conditions. Water requirements can increase during warm weather and active growth.

4. What is the growth habit of Bitter Melon?
It is a fast-growing climbing vine that benefits from a trellis or other suitable support.

5. Can Bitter Melon be grown in a container?
Yes. Bitter melon can be grown in containers as well as garden beds, provided the container has suitable growing space and the vine has climbing support.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

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.