How to grow colorful peppers in pots

Colorful pepper potted plant maintenance

Colorful pepper potted plants prefer a warm growing environment. Usually, the suitable temperature for growth in the seedling stage is 20 degrees Celsius, the flowering stage is 15-20 degrees Celsius, and the temperature in the fruit ripening stage is preferably above 25 degrees Celsius.

Colorful peppers are not cold-resistant and will develop poorly below 10 degrees Celsius. They require sufficient light during their growth and grow well in moist, fertile soil.

Potted cultivation method of colorful pepper

1. When growing colorful peppers in potted plants, it is best to choose fertile, loose, well-drained sandy soil. The temperature should be kept between 15-32°C, which is suitable for its growth. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter, and the temperature should not be lower than 8°C. Keep it in a sunny place during the growing period, and pay attention to shading in summer.

2. When caring for the colorful pepper potted plants, add water appropriately to keep the soil moist, but make sure to water it thoroughly each time to avoid water accumulation. Ensure good fertilization and apply top dressing once every half a month during the growth period.

Colorful pepper potted plant

It is relatively simple to keep colorful peppers in potted plants. You need to provide them with suitable soil for growth, ensure sufficient light, and keep the room temperature above 8 degrees Celsius in winter, otherwise they will stop growing. Also, be careful not to water them too much, otherwise it will cause waterlogging and root rot.

How often to water the colorful pepper potted plants

The specific number of times to water the colorful pepper potted plants at home should be determined according to the period. You can water them every day during the peak growing season, but you need to control the watering during the flowering period, and only once every two days will do. Keep them slightly moist. Don't rush to water the newly purchased potted plants. Let them grow for a while before watering.

Colorful pepper potted plant pruning

During the growing period of the colorful pepper potted plants, the branches need to be properly topped and the tops of the higher branches need to be removed. This can control the height of the potted colorful peppers and promote branch growth, making them more vigorous. After the plants are mature, the branches need to be properly pruned and the overly dense areas need to be thinned out.

Matters Needing Attention in the Maintenance of Colorful Pepper Pots

When caring for colorful pepper potted plants, they may be infected with leaf spot disease, aphids, thrips, etc., so you should pay attention to prevention and control, spray them with medicine in time, and be careful not to overwater the colorful peppers. Too much water can easily cause leaf fall and root rot. Watering should be done at the roots, not on the top.