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title: "Here is an update on my pepper plant. I’m trying to figure out if it…"
description: "Here is an update on my pepper plant. I’m trying to figure out if it needs a bigger pot and when. It is now in an 14 in Terra cotta pot. It keeps growing…"
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author: "Vivian’s plants"
published: "2024-10-05T01:57:24.820831Z"
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# Here is an update on my pepper plant. I’m trying to figure out if it…

_Posted by Vivian’s plants on 2024-10-05_

Here is an update on my pepper plant. I’m trying to figure out if it needs a bigger pot and when. It is now in an 14 in Terra cotta pot. It keeps growing taller and wider.

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## 7 comments

### Ji11 commented on 2024-10-05

I’d leave it in this one and not disturb it while it’s fruiting. Are you planning on keeping it long term? What zone are you in? It should go into dormancy eventually after fruiting…

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-10-05

Also pruning the lower leaves will help the top grow fuller

#### Vivian’s plants replied on 2024-10-05

I’m going to try to keep it long term but I’m new to all this.

#### Vivian’s plants replied on 2024-10-05

I think I’m in zone 7a to 8b. I looked it up but it’s NC.

#### Vivian’s plants replied on 2024-10-05

Do i just remove the bottom leaves or how should I go about pruning for this plant?

#### Vivian’s plants replied on 2024-10-05

Thanks so much for all the help.

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