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Back to buying optionsSouth Sea Salad Bele Live Plant, Abelmoschus manihot, 4 Inch Pot, Edible Leaf Plant, Tropical Greens, Bele Tree
Grow a productive and beautiful edible plant with South Sea Salad Bele (Abelmoschus manihot), a fast-growing tropical perennial prized for its tender, nutritious leaves. Widely cultivated throughout the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, Bele is harvested for its mild-flavored greens, which are commonly used in soups, stews, stir-fries, and traditional island cuisine.
In addition to its edible foliage, this attractive plant produces large hibiscus-like yellow flowers with dark centers, making it a wonderful addition to edible landscapes and ornamental gardens alike. Easy to grow in warm climates, Bele provides a continuous harvest of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.
You will receive one healthy, greenhouse-grown South Sea Salad Bele (Abelmoschus manihot) growing in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot, carefully packaged and ready to thrive.
๐ฟ What's Included
- 1 Live South Sea Salad Bele (Abelmoschus manihot)
- Well-established in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot
- Healthy, greenhouse-grown plant
- Carefully packaged for safe shipping
โจ Features
- Fast-growing tropical edible perennial
- Tender leaves commonly used as leafy greens
- Produces beautiful hibiscus-like yellow flowers
- Excellent for edible landscapes and food gardens
- Attractive ornamental foliage
- Easy to harvest throughout the growing season
- Great for tropical and subtropical climates
- Suitable for large containers
- Vigorous and easy to grow
- Greenhouse grown for healthy establishment
๐ฑ Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Abelmoschus manihot
- Common Name: South Sea Salad Bele, Bele Tree
- Plant Type: Tropical Edible Perennial
- Pot Size: 4-inch plastic nursery pot
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- USDA Hardiness: Zones 9โ11
- Mature Size: Approximately 6โ10 feet tall and 4โ6 feet wide
๐ผ Perfect For
- Edible Gardens
- Food Forests
- Tropical Landscapes
- Kitchen Gardens
- Raised Beds
- Large Patio Containers
- Collector Plant Collections
- Gifts for Gardeners
