Grass Jelly Vine- 1 gallon pot

🌿 Grass Jelly Plant (Platostoma palustre, formerly Mesona chinensis) is a fast-growing aromatic herb traditionally cultivated throughout East and Southeast Asia for its edible leaves and stems, which are used to make the popular herbal grass jelly dessert. This heat-loving annual or short-lived perennial produces lush green foliage and thrives in warm, humid conditions, making it an excellent addition to herb gardens, raised beds, and containers.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Platostoma palustre (formerly Mesona chinensis)
• Type: Annual or short-lived perennial herb
• USDA Growing Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches
• Plant Width: 12–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching herb

Features:

• Tender, aromatic leaves and stems
• Traditionally used to prepare grass jelly
• Fast-growing and productive in warm weather
• Excellent for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Attractive green foliage with a bushy growth habit

Growing Information:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Thrives in warm, humid climates
• Harvest leaves and tender stems regularly to encourage new growth

Plant Care & Notes:

• Protect from frost and temperatures below 50°F (10°C)
• Benefits from regular harvesting to promote branching
• Suitable for container growing in cooler climates

Features:

• Tender, heart-shaped edible leaves
• Fast-growing and vigorous climbing habit
• Excellent for trellises, fences, pergolas, and arbors
• Produces dense, attractive green foliage
• Suitable for edible and ornamental gardens
• Can be grown in large containers with a support structure

Growing Information:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil
• Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist
• Provide a trellis or other support for climbing
• Protect from frost and freezing temperatures

Plant Care & Notes:

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
• Harvest young leaves as needed
• Thrives in warm, humid climates
• Can be overwintered indoors in containers where winters are cold