I live I New Jersey and It recently turned to fall. Usually in the beginning of fall it stays around 70 to 60 Degrees. I need help because I want to bring the plant inside but I don't know how. I need step by step Instructions on how to bring inside for the winter. Btw it started growing its first peppers last week.HELP!!!Â
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How do I move Trinidad moruga Scorpion Pepper plant inside?
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I'd leave it outside as long as possible. Move it in before the first frost. And when you do move it in, it's as simple as picking it up and changing locations. Put it by a south facing window. You don't really have to do much unless it's too large to move in, then you could trim it back to a manageable size before you move it in.
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Oh, and you should expect some leaf drop once it's inside. That's normal, unless you'll be providing it with a hot room with lots of light.
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I'd leave it outside as long as possible. Move it in before the first frost. And when you do move it in, it's as simple as picking it up and changing locations. Put it by a south facing window. You don't really have to do much unless it's too large to move in, then you could trim it back to a manageable size before you move it in.
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Oh, and you should expect some leaf drop once it's inside. That's normal, unless you'll be providing it with a hot room with lots of light.
If you just bring it in from outside you are likely to bring in some critters with it. I like to start with pest prevention.
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A heavy pruning leaves less hiding places for things like aphids to live. I like to take this time to start shaping my plant for next season so I prune all but four nice branches. If there are some pods that I want to ripen I will leave them on and just prune that branch off later if necessary.
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Next, I take my plant out of its container and then gently remove as much soil from the roots as I can. I have never had an outdoor container plant that didn't have things living in the soil. Removing as much soil as you can removes all the big things like ants or pill bugs. It also helps with the smaller things. Â I then repot with fresh soil.Â
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After that, I leave the plant in a shady spot so it can recuperate. Begin spraying the leaves with a soapy solution to ensure that you will not bring any aphids inside.Â
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If you want the plant to grow and produce in winter then you will need to invest in some lights.
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If you just want to keep it alive so that you can continue growing it next year then you need to put it in the sunniest location you have available.Â
Cut back on watering. In the winter you should only water when it is very dry or shows signs of wilting.
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A heavy pruning leaves less hiding places for things like aphids to live. I like to take this time to start shaping my plant for next season so I prune all but four nice branches. If there are some pods that I want to ripen I will leave them on and just prune that branch off later if necessary.
Â
Next, I take my plant out of its container and then gently remove as much soil from the roots as I can. I have never had an outdoor container plant that didn't have things living in the soil. Removing as much soil as you can removes all the big things like ants or pill bugs. It also helps with the smaller things. Â I then repot with fresh soil.Â
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After that, I leave the plant in a shady spot so it can recuperate. Begin spraying the leaves with a soapy solution to ensure that you will not bring any aphids inside.Â
Â
If you want the plant to grow and produce in winter then you will need to invest in some lights.
Â
If you just want to keep it alive so that you can continue growing it next year then you need to put it in the sunniest location you have available.Â
Cut back on watering. In the winter you should only water when it is very dry or shows signs of wilting.