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South Sea Salad Bele Live Plant, Abelmoschus manihot, 4 Inch Pot, Edible Leaf Plant, Tropical Greens, Bele Tree

South Sea Salad Bele Live Plant, Abelmoschus manihot, 4 Inch Pot, Edible Leaf Plant, Tropical Greens, Bele Tree

Regular price $36.00 USD
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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.

🌿 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

✨ 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

🌱 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 9–11
  • Mature Size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide

🌼 Perfect For

  • Edible Gardens
  • Food Forests
  • Tropical Landscapes
  • Kitchen Gardens
  • Raised Beds
  • Large Patio Containers
  • Collector Plant Collections
  • Gifts for Gardeners
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