What do I say to my plants?

You might want to start talking to the plant now: explain why you want to talk today (you want to learn to talk to plant spirits). Explain why plants are important to you. Let the plant get to know you—even if it’s a plant living in your home. You can do this internally (in your mind) or verbally (out loud).

What are my plant leaves telling me?

If your plants’ leaves are wilting, they’re saying “Please water me.” Yellow leaves are saying “Hold off on the water. You’re killing me with kindness.” Let’s look at a few things your plants are trying to tell you. No one likes stress, not even plants. The plant will likely adapt to its new situation.

How can I help my stressed plant?

A sick or stressed plant needs a break from dealing with fertilizer, even if it’s just for a couple of weeks. Let it rest, chill, and deal only with completely innocuous clear water. Nitrogen is good for plants, but if a plant’s system is not working well, it is stressful for the plant to deal with it.

Why is my plant sad?

When soil doesn’t have proper drainage — and when you overwater — you risk your plant contracting root rot. This is when those tiny air pockets in your soil become waterlogged for too long. Your plant will essentially drown, and fungus takes hold in the roots.

Should you name your plants?

If you’re feeling silly about any or all of this, remember that naming—and even talking to—your plants is totally normal, according to science. It’s an expression of intelligence and, more importantly, love.

Should you water plants when hot?

Try to avoid watering on sunny afternoons to minimize the amount of moisture lost to evaporation, but don’t worry about leaf scorch. It’s usually best to apply water directly to the soil around plants rather than watering with a sprinkler. Less water is lost to evaporation, especially on hot, sunny days.

Can you grow ghost peppers in chili?

Chili pepper growers that enjoy a bit of heat will certainly get what they ask for when growing ghost peppers. Keep reading to learn more about these HOT pepper plants. Ghost pepper plants, otherwise known as Bhut Jolokia, are a type of hot pepper plant grown in India.

How do you care for ghost pepper plants?

Ghost pepper plants can live for several years in temperature-controlled environments (i.e. where it doesn’t freeze in the winter). If you grow them indoors they should live for 5 years or more and produce new fruits each season. You will have to add fertilizer with each new growing season. Water and care for them as you would any houseplant.

Are ghost peppers self-pollinating?

Yes, ghost peppers are self-pollinating. You do not need to use a paintbrush to pollinate them when growing indoors. You may get more or larger peppers if you cross-pollinate your ghost chili plants with another plant like habanero.

How big does a ghost pepper plant get?

They stretch roughly 2 to 4 inches long. Ghost pepper plants are perennial in zones 8 to 11 but can be grown as annuals in cooler climates. They can be started indoors in the spring and planted outdoors when temperatures reach at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.