health What's wrong with my Peppadew and Pimienta de Padron? Photos

Roguejim

• Apr 25, 2014

• #1

These are photos of two leaves on my Peppadew.  The Pimienta de Padron looks the same.  I looked at the leaves under a magnifying glass, and these bumps do not appear to be on the surface.  They don't wipe off.  Some sort of blistering, or scalding?  Worse??
 

 

 

 
 

 

romy6

• Apr 25, 2014

• #2

Good old Edema . Not a big deal .

 

compmodder26

• Apr 25, 2014

• #3

Agreed with Jamie, Edema.  It happens when the plant's roots take up more water than the leaves can use or dissipate.  It's not usually a problem for the plant.  Getting a fan on them helps.

 

Roguejim

• Apr 25, 2014

• #4

Thanks. I can relax now. Is this an indication of over watering?

 

compmodder26

• Apr 25, 2014

• #5

Roguejim said:

Thanks. I can relax now. Is this an indication of over watering?

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Not necessarily.  It can happen from high humidity, or warm root zone and cool ambient air.
 
I would say that if your plants aren't showing other signs of overwatering (such as yellowing leaves) then you don't have to worry about it being overwatering.

 

PrimeTime

• Apr 25, 2014

• #6

yup edema

 

Nigel

• Apr 25, 2014

• #7

Yes, oedema.
 
Note the proper and scientifically correct English spelling...........