I have one ghost pepper plant that wilts every time it’s in the sun. Any ideas why? I’m not over watering, the soil feels damp a few inches down so it’s not under watered. Every time it’s sunny outside, the leaves get very soft and droopy. I always have to put it in the shade. The rest of my plants aren’t doing this at all, they seem to thrive on sunny days. Maybe this guy is just sensitive.
by slugs4thugs
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You’re probably doing the right thing by putting it in the shade. You could try gradually leaving it out longer to get it used to the sun.
I have 6 mature fruiting GPs in pots as well as over a dozen juveniles that have been tempered, and they all wilt like that in the hot sun, but bounce back when the sun starts to set. As long as you’re watering them well regularly (preferably before or after the sun rises) they’ll be fine.
Needs water