New plant stems droopy

nattymari

nattymari

I bought 2 Bonnie's bhut jolokias to take care of while waiting for my seeds to sprout (in Central Florida). A week after transplant one looks very healthy, but the other has limp droopy stems. The foliage is really healthy and dark green, but the stems don't seem to want to perk up.

Should I be worried this early on? We just started getting consistent 80 degree days and nights over 60.
 
I bought 2 Bonnie's bhut jolokias to take care of while waiting for my seeds to sprout (in Central Florida). A week after transplant one looks very healthy, but the other has limp droopy stems. The foliage is really healthy and dark green, but the stems don't seem to want to perk up.

Should I be worried this early on? We just started getting consistent 80 degree days and nights over 60.
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I'm guessing that you are a new transplant to Florida. We are not yet in the "consistent" zone that you speak of. Our "cold" weather is a very real possibility until April or May. Not trying to correct you, but don't be fooled into some sense of false optimism. If you're anywhere north of Vero Beach, and inland more than 3 miles, a freeze is still a very real possibility for you.
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That being said, you really need a picture. Droopy stems is usually a sign that a plant needs water, but you haven't mentioned anything about your growing media or watering schedule.
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Did you plant these in-ground, or in containers?
 
By all means correct me it's why I'm here. Farmer's Almanac said St. Cloud last frost is this week. In containers and have a closed deck so started a little early.

Will try to get a pic. Transplanted in regular organic potting soil, no miracle grow, though the Bonnie's planter had some. I cut the peat off the planter. Watered pretty vigourously for a few days after transplant then started to let them dry out a bit.
 
nattymari said:
By all means correct me it's why I'm here. Farmer's Almanac said St. Cloud last frost is this week. In containers and have a closed deck so started a little early.

Will try to get a pic. Transplanted in regular organic potting soil, no miracle grow, though the Bonnie's planter had some. I cut the peat off the planter. Watered pretty vigourously for a few days after transplant then started to let them dry out a bit.
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I'm about 50 minutes East of you, by the beach.  Be careful for frosts until the middle of April.
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You should still be fine, but I can't stress enough that a picture would be helpful...  Typically, if you've overwatered, you'll start losing leaves.  Do you have good light, and proper air circulation?  Covered porches can get a bit stuffy, sometimes.
 
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