My Work Desk Pepper (1/25 - A Second Harvest?)

I figure since it's producing, might as well post about it. This is my 3yo Hot Paper Lantern. Last year it exploded with peppers but
this year there was nothing, until about a month ago. I was going to Winter it again but noticed it had flower buds, so I got a grow
lamp and brought it into work. This is the results. The larger peppers are growing about 4 to 5mm per day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Hawaiianero]

Oh yeah. It's "Bring your babies to work" time.

 

[cruzzfish]

That's impressive considering the work lighting and pot size.

 

[Jeff H]

Very cool. Nothing like paper lanterns in the winter.
 
Last time I remember we had a work desk plant posted was Otis. It has been awhile.

 

[harjo02]

What is the grow lamp you are using?  Is that the one pictured?  What is the bulb?

 

[Phearis]

It's just a standard aluminum spring clamp shop lamp and a 60w GE Plant Bulb. The thing is, all of the
heat from the bulb is being reflected to the plant. It's kinda toasty, about 80°, the plant seems to love it.
I also rotate the plant every couple of hours; so all sides get light.

And yeah, I know it needs a bigger pot. I was going to replant it when it wintered but then it started
producing fruit. If I replant now, it'll go into shock.

 

[chocolatescotchbonnet]

 
 

 
nice flowers!

 

[Phearis]

A Little Update

I have 14 peppers total and 3 flowers left, I might get 1 or 2 more

Most of the pods are about 2½ inches long and few few of them are starting to turn red. So I'm still looking at a Mid January Harvest. Better late than never huh?
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Phearis]

I come in today and what do I find? Two peppers turning red!

They grow up so fast.
 
 

 
 

 

[Phearis]

If anyone cares or is even following Dr. McPepper, they're ripening quite nicely now.

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

[D3monic]

Looking good! I wish I could start plants at my work... or even had my own office at this place. 

 

[dragonsfire]

Looking good

 

[az1000]

Very nice.

 

[Phearis]

It's Harvest Time!

14 peppers total. That's enough to make Hot Sauce
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
She looks naked now

 

 

[dragonsfire]

Congrats! Thats Awesome !!

 

[Phearis]

I was about ready to trim it back and I saw these......... Should I let them grow?
 
 

 

[PepperHawk]

Great desk harvest!  Also, GO HAWKS!

 

[Lovepeppers]

I was about ready to trim it back and I saw these......... Should I let them grow?
 IMHO, I would trim it back, so it branches out more and become more compact. Then even more peppers!
 

 

[Phearis]

I was going to trim this morning and saw I have a flower. Then upon further inspection, I have several branches sprouting buds.

Dr. McPepper really seems to love my desk now.
 
 

 
 

 
 

 

[az1000]

Very nice.It's time for another round