Mini Watermelon / Cucamelon – Melothria scabra Live Plant | 4-Inch Pot | Mouse Melon Vine | Edible Garden Plant | Easy to Grow

Grow your own unique cucamelons with this live Mini Watermelon (Cucamelon) plant, shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot and ready to plant. Also known as Mouse Melon (Melothria scabra), this fast-growing vine produces tiny grape-sized fruits that resemble miniature watermelons and have a refreshing cucumber flavor with a hint of lime. Ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, trellises, containers, and patios, this productive plant is easy to grow and makes a fun addition to any edible garden. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cucamelon (Mini Watermelon) plant
✔️ Shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Ready to plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Cucamelon, Mouse Melon, Mini Watermelon
Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during fruit production
Mature Height: Vines reach 5–10 feet with support
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Grow cucamelons on a trellis or fence to support vigorous vine growth and improve air circulation. Harvest fruits when they are grape-sized for the best crisp texture and refreshing flavor.