I have a chili plant which I grew from a seed, and I'm completely new to gardenging/plant care.
It grew pretty tall (about 18 inches) but has been constantly losing leaves to the degree that it's almost totally bare - just like a green twig with new leaves on the ends of the stems.
What do I have to do to save it? I started it outside, in the shade and water it regularly. I have added new soil and fertilizer (it's in a pot).
I live in Singapore where it's very hot, and I'm on the 17th floor where it's windy and I thought the wind was blowing the leaves off, so I moved it inside and it is still losing leaves. What do I have to do? Put it in the super hot sun? Thanks.
2007-03-12 18:51:30 · 6 answers · asked by patro_sg 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's probably the drop in humidity (you have air-conditioner?) and maybe the changes in light, day/night temperature drop (not enough inddors).
I think peppers are Bi-annual (live 2 seasons?) so age might be a factor, too.
Also, I think you need a sandy, well-drained soil and a lot of light. Wind can be really bad as it dries out a plants moisture, fast.
Check with your local nurseryman or grower.
2007-03-12 19:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by ron w 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An overdose of nitrogen might reason "blossom drop" that's while the plant will bloom yet no longer set fruit. regardless of the undeniable fact that, the main basic reason in tomatoes and peppers is temperature extremes. Above approximately 33 C. the pollen will become sticky and can't pass freely. while the blossom isn't pollinated it dries up and falls off. you are able to attempt offering some makeshift coloration for the nice and comfortable mid afternoon, make certain they have lots of water, and attempt pollinating by making use of hand. contained with regards to tomatoes, they're self pollinating, meaning the female and male factors are the two interior an identical blossom so bugs are actually not somewhat mandatory to pollinate them. With a cotton swab, gently touch the interior the blossom and pass it around slightly to head the pollen. in case you have distinctive varieties of peppers that would clarify why some are fruiting and a few are actually not.
2016-10-18 06:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by corbo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 'chili' plant needs more light. Full sun plants that are shaded get 'leggy'. Move it into the sun and cut it back. It will bush out and do well. Keep it watered, they don't like getting dry.
2007-03-13 02:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pepper plants in pots suffer from dryness, and lose their leaves. don't fertilize again for a while. water regularly and get it used to the super hot sun (might take a week or more), but water!
2007-03-13 02:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy. It's not getting enough sunlight. If it's not too late, move it into full sun.
2007-03-13 01:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "chili" plant, right.
2007-03-12 18:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋