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max

guys i do not know what to do about this plant šŸ˜­ itā€™s an ornamental pepper plant, the type you donā€™t eat just look at. brought home from Trader Joeā€™s 3-4 weeks ago and had been declining for the past two weeks. apparently they love water so iā€™ve been keeping the soil damp but not wet (idk iā€™m usually a succulent mom). i repotted a few days ago into a smaller pot w well draining soil just in case. the roots looked fine. itā€™s in the most sun i can give it without it being outside (which is an option just not a great one). itā€™s sooooo crispy i just donā€™t know what iā€™m even looking at. if anyone has any advice i would appreciate it šŸ™

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  1. Meowmy

    Omg! I am so sorry it happened, it is a beautiful plant and I'd be so sad too if this happened. šŸ˜­ I looked around the internet but couldn't find any viable solution, hopefully someone would be able to help.... awww šŸ˜£ come back to life, beautiful Boilvian Rainbow!

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    • max

      i was having the same issue! everything i saw was about drooping leaves and needing to be watered which is definitely not the issue here. thank you for looking and the good vibes!!! šŸŒ¶ļøā¤ļø

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  2. Figleaf

    It depends, but usually when a plant gets crispy like that it means itā€™s actually getting too much sunlight! I would suggest picking off the dead leaves and bringing it to a more shaded area. Even though itā€™s meant to be outside, many plants still prefer shaded areas and full sun (even from a window) can fry them up! I hope this helps a bit and that youā€™re able to save it in time! :)

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    • max

      i will try that! i suppose ā€œfull sunā€ doesnā€™t usually mean Texas heat & 95 degree days šŸ«  iā€™ll move into some more shade and see what happens. thank you!!

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    • Tomcat

      Mine is outside (Missouri) & I water it every other day, or if it needs it. When the leaves droop, I water it & it recovers. Iā€™ve had it for a few years & not flowering much anymore.

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