Balsam-apple
Momordica charantia
Balsam-apple thrives in warm, humid conditions with at least 6 hours of sunlight and consistent moisture. Provide a trellis or support structure as it is a vigorous vining plant. Its bitter fruit is widely used in tropical cuisine and traditional medicine, making it a rewarding edible garden addition.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Temperature
60° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 14, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)
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