I had an amazing jalapeno plant last year and took care of it during the winter by cutting off its leaves, pruning the branches, and storing it in a dark and cool place (around 50°F). The stems look great and are really sturdy, but while it was hibernating, it started to sprout some yellow leaves. Now that I've placed it outside in the sunlight for a couple of days and watered it with some lukewarm water, the yellow leaves are turning brown. Does anyone have tips to help it come out of dormancy quicker and grow some fresh leaves?
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Looks like your new leaves might have got burned from the sudden sunlight exposure. Give your plant some time; it should eventually sprout new shoots. I usually start with strong indoor lighting in late January and then slowly transition them to outdoor sunlight to avoid shocking them, just incrementally increasing their time outside. That way, they get used to the intensity gradually!
It seems like you skipped the hardening off phase. Jumping straight from dormancy to full sunlight can stress the plant. Instead, try increasing its sunlight exposure gradually, adding just a couple of hours each day. And about the warm water—it's probably not necessary. Good luck with your plant!
Totally! I do that with my Tabasco plant too! Don't forget to give it some fertilizer as well.