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Potted Pepper Blossom Drop: Water Consistency and Temperature

Self-Pollinating but Sensitive

Peppers drop flowers from water swings (wet/dry) and temp extremes (nights < 65°F, days > 90°F).

Container Fixes

  • Water deeply 2×/week—not daily.
  • Mulch pot surface (straw, bark).
  • Afternoon shade if > 90°F.
  • No fertilizer during heat waves.

Resource

Texas A&M pepper guide: aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/vegetables/pepper.html

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