Question
i just out a mini pepper plant, i've watered it and has been sitting on my porch, now all peppers are turning deep red but leaves have wilted. is this normal and how do i take care of it, lighting, how often to water, ect.. this is my first plant.
i live in southern louisiana

Answer
Aja,

Peppers need to dry out thoroughly between waterings. I suspect it is wilted because it has been given too much water. Always pick the pepper up before you water it, if it is heavy it does not need water, if it is very light water it immediately. It needs full sun and only watered when very dry. Fertilize it once a month with fertilizer for blooming plants. Never leave it sitting with water in the drain tray for more than an hour after you water it. Do not repot it until spring. The most important thing is let it get dry for at least a day or 2 before watering it.
Good luck.

Darlene