Probably much ado about nothing. I feel kinda sheepish asking given what I think the cause is lol
All of my plants have been doing pretty well, overwatering aside (weirdly rainy/cloudy/humid summer here in Denver), up until the last couple of days when I noticed one of my two DxTML plants had a problem with its latest growth. The foliage on the tips shriveled up, dried out, and died along with the flowers. It seems that pods that were already set are not affected, yet. The other plant is fine so far but is showing different variegation in the foliage and the pods but I don't think that's related.
This plant was on the end of my pepper row on my deck semi-protected from wind by the wood railing but would still get the brunt of the wind (averaging 10-15 mph daily this summer and have had near daily microbursts due to passing storms bringing wind gusts from 25-70 MPH, usually 25-35) so I moved it further "in" where my house blocks more of the gusts. The other plants on the end it was on are fine including a 7 Pot Bubblegum that is producing pods.
Same feeding regimen, same sun exposure, same everything except it's in a 10g container and my other one that's fine is in a 5g bucket.
I'm wondering (and assuming but second opinions/confirmation are always welcome) if it's related to the widespread wilting that occurred 7-10 days ago or so after I stopped watering due to over-watering causing edema. Figured I'd let em wilt a bit to tell me they're thirsty and then water but a couple plants, namely my Aribibi Gusanos and Biquonho "yellows" didn't like that too much and dropped some leaves and flower but have since recovered and perfectly happy. I possibly didn't notice the tips on this plant being as affected as I have been busy comparing its pods to the other one's (same variant, different variegation occurring).
The leaves did feel a bit dry and noticed the soil was maybe pretty dry too so I watered it soon as I noticed but that was only 2 days ago so can't quite tell if it's having any effect. Leaves in general are happier feeling anyway. It's also near 100 yesterday, today, and tomorrow which isn't helping.
The more I think about it the more I am leaning towards damage from under-watering but I'm no expert and looking for confirmation. Difficult to get my phone camera to focus at the right depth plus sun glare on the screen. Just want to be sure it's nothing that'll spread to my other plants or the rest of this plant and I should lop branches asap. Thanks!
All of my plants have been doing pretty well, overwatering aside (weirdly rainy/cloudy/humid summer here in Denver), up until the last couple of days when I noticed one of my two DxTML plants had a problem with its latest growth. The foliage on the tips shriveled up, dried out, and died along with the flowers. It seems that pods that were already set are not affected, yet. The other plant is fine so far but is showing different variegation in the foliage and the pods but I don't think that's related.
This plant was on the end of my pepper row on my deck semi-protected from wind by the wood railing but would still get the brunt of the wind (averaging 10-15 mph daily this summer and have had near daily microbursts due to passing storms bringing wind gusts from 25-70 MPH, usually 25-35) so I moved it further "in" where my house blocks more of the gusts. The other plants on the end it was on are fine including a 7 Pot Bubblegum that is producing pods.
Same feeding regimen, same sun exposure, same everything except it's in a 10g container and my other one that's fine is in a 5g bucket.
I'm wondering (and assuming but second opinions/confirmation are always welcome) if it's related to the widespread wilting that occurred 7-10 days ago or so after I stopped watering due to over-watering causing edema. Figured I'd let em wilt a bit to tell me they're thirsty and then water but a couple plants, namely my Aribibi Gusanos and Biquonho "yellows" didn't like that too much and dropped some leaves and flower but have since recovered and perfectly happy. I possibly didn't notice the tips on this plant being as affected as I have been busy comparing its pods to the other one's (same variant, different variegation occurring).
The leaves did feel a bit dry and noticed the soil was maybe pretty dry too so I watered it soon as I noticed but that was only 2 days ago so can't quite tell if it's having any effect. Leaves in general are happier feeling anyway. It's also near 100 yesterday, today, and tomorrow which isn't helping.
The more I think about it the more I am leaning towards damage from under-watering but I'm no expert and looking for confirmation. Difficult to get my phone camera to focus at the right depth plus sun glare on the screen. Just want to be sure it's nothing that'll spread to my other plants or the rest of this plant and I should lop branches asap. Thanks!
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