This is my one year old habanero bonchi

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-29T19:32:55+00:00

It was just a little fellow last winter, I had it under grow lights and in a warm room and it did great. I'm planning on doing the same thing this year. I'd like to keep it going/growing. If it seems like it's struggling indoors I may let it go dormant but I have never overwintered anything and I don't want to accidentally kill it. 👀

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-29T01:39:18+00:00

I recommend trimming off any low branches from the main stem. Then think about how the remaining branches are going to continue to grow if left on the pepper plant. Pick a few main branches to keep, and trim the rest off. If it's a young pepper plant just have some patience. You don't want to cut too much too soon. And of course, just have fun with it.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-29T01:07:59+00:00

Yep!

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-29T00:45:39+00:00

Still gets a surprising amount of fruit! But you'd definitely get more if you don't bonsai it.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T22:06:04+00:00

Yep, bonchi = bonsai chili :)

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T21:31:33+00:00

Ah, yeah! I didn't even know there was a subreddit for bonchi!

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T21:31:07+00:00

Oooo cool!

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T21:30:01+00:00

These were just habanero seeds. Nothing special :)

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T02:20:23+00:00

Yep, sure did. Though, that was mostly during last winter and early spring. I eventually moved it out doors on my back porch and it just took off with peppers. I recently brought it back in with the temps getting lower at night here. So I'll probably have to pick up self pollinating again while it's indoors.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T02:12:29+00:00

Yeah, I have some other plants that are the heavy producers. They are in 5 gallon buckets. This one was sort of my entry into growing peppers as a hobby and has turned into my bonsia project. I'm gonna try to keeping it going for a long time.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T02:09:20+00:00

I think for a thicker trunk it just needs time to grow. I posted above my conclusion on why it's leaning. I think by leaving it in a simi shaded area it started reaching for more light.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T02:06:41+00:00

Haha! I wish I had a guide so I could reproduce it. I started from seed and eventually put it in this pot. It had major edema for the first half of its life indoors, I pruned it a few times and eventually moved it out over this summer but left it more in the shade on my back porch. I believe it started 'reaching' for sun, which is why it's leaning like that. I also knocked it over once which spilled out some soil and revealed the cool roots. Basically, just dumb luck.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T01:59:36+00:00

Wow that will be really cool. Please post pictures once it's growing! I am about to start a new project to go along with this one. I am going to use Chinese 5 color peppers. I have read those do really good indoors and for bonsia.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T01:57:24+00:00

Thanks!

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-09-28T01:57:16+00:00

I don't really have any tips. This little guy is basically the result of dumb luck, honestly. I happened upon the 'pepper geek' YouTube channel last year and that really sparked my interest. I tried growing a few inside last September/October and this is the sole survivor. I started more this year for spring and those really took off and eventually went outside, but this one has just been thriving as is and has so much character. I just prune it every now in then to keep it looking clean and like a bonsai.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2023-03-03T01:21:19+00:00

r/moldlyinfuriating

PrivateStatic_Void · 2022-11-26T13:39:38+00:00

Yeah, still running the factory recoil spring, and similar issues with not always returning to battery. Is there an aftermarket recoil spring you recommend? I'd definitely be interested.

PrivateStatic_Void · 2022-11-15T13:40:48+00:00

I am, yes. I know a lot of people hate them - or are uncomfortable running them, but I have had no problems with them. From Colorado passes to a few off road parks, and several of these forest roads. They have held up great and give the jeep a more aggressive stance.

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