Planted this last year in a pot brought them inside for the winter now they're back outside looking sad… Any suggestions?
by 13SpiderMonkeys
Planted this last year in a pot brought them inside for the winter now they're back outside looking sad… Any suggestions?
by 13SpiderMonkeys
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Mine looked like that with super dry soil and too much sun too early…
So this setup isnt perfect but theres no wrong way to garden. So the pepper plant being so close to the wall of the potter is going to result in root rot if it pools, otherwise the water will go to the other side of the potter due to the tilt. The yellowing can be caused by many things i.e. too much sun, excess or deficiency of nutrients/fertilizers, chemical burn, etc. Has it lost so many leave due to these effects, or did you prune the plant previous? It looks like its in shock and stunted growth
It will start to flower eventually if it does recover but it will be root bound if it stays in that pot so likely minimal harvest or even soiled fruit with the current conditions.
My intent is not to make you feel bad but to educate. Currently my best advice is to repot in at least between 2 to 5 gallon pot and put the plant in the middle of the new pot. ideal temp of soil and plant is at least 65F and maxium 90F. Any higher and it will start to “bake”. Very optional but liquid fertilizer once a week will be helpful for recovery of the leafs and roots, only if there isnt an excess already.
Please ask any questions you may have, if I don’t have an answer I’m sure this subreddit will pitch in.