Why are my Pepper Plant Leaves Curling? How to Stop Leaf Roll - Pepper Geek

In this video, I'll share several possible causes for pepper plant leaves curling. Also known as pepper leaf roll or pepper leaf curl, this is a VERY common issue. Thankfully, the problem is usually not too serious. With some basic changes to your plant care, your capsicum plant leaf curling issue will be fixed.

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From over-watering to plant edema to too much light, I'll go through all of the most common causes for chili plant leaves curling. Try these solutions and let me know how everything is going in the comments!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Why do pepper plant leaves curl?
2:15 - Lighting
4:20 - Edema
5:39 - Root bound plants
6:41 - Calcium deficiency
7:30 - Diseases & pests

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[Not-Sorry]

The algorithm knows I planted peppers a month early.

[nathanboyd]

Even as a grower of almost a decade it's nice to find a channel that can still open my eyes and teach this old dog new tricks. Thank you for the hard work and helping others gain valuable information. The pepper growing community is awesome, it brings together people from all walks of life and from all over the planet. Keep up the good work!

[_Lightning_Dog_]

Alrighty. I see that there are a variety of things going on with my pepper plants and now I know how to remedy them or avoid them in the future.

[mindseyemusicreview]

The second thing is exactly what happened to my indoor seedling. Glad to know it's not disease

[BackwoodsRacing]

This page is way underrated you guys have helps me keep my ghost pepper plant alive when I didn't know why it was getting stressed

[rangka-ESAF]

Wow your explanation is thorough and easy to understand. Now I know my pepper plant is curled up due to getting sunburn. Thx

[smas]

My Roma under lights looked horrible. Checked out pic online and they had edema. Our Bell peppers in the same location and conditions were not affected. Zone 6b. We puts Roma outside and are lush. I think Temp swings and down pours and high winds the blooms dropped. New blooms on Roma and on one bell.
You have been so helpful. Last year we had a great production of Bell peppers.
Thank you.

[MikeFloutier]

Thought I’d add my experience recently as a newbie pepper propagator.

I’ve been growing Jalapeños from seed since 13 January and was amazed at how well they had germinated and the transplanted seedling were growing; I’d even topped some of the taller ones.

However, I started to notice that the new leaves were curling and showing a “poppled” appearance. I tried a few suggestions but nothing “worked”.

Recently however I noticed that the relative humidity in my growing room had been consistently decreasing and, when it got down to 37% I decided to investigate the whole “water cycle” thing in plants.

I was satisfied that my light and heat levels were “normal” and, having read that vegetative RH levels should be in the 60-70% region in the early stages, reducing to 50-65% as flowering approaches, I took steps to increase my humidity by hanging damp towels and reducing the temperature from 80 to 75 deg F.

This has been going on for the last two days and I think I am seeing an improvement already, although that may be wishful thinking 😂. I’m doing some time-lapse video to get a better idea and will report back in due course.

[jacquelynnewitte]

You videos have been so helpful this year as I have had numerous weird issues with my peppers that I normally don't. Thank you so much for all the knowledge!

[jimmydean]

After 4 years of starting seeds in a Southeast(best I've got) facing window I finally got myself a really nice light. Really excited to have less leggy plants this year.

[unstoppablezone]

I grow mine in balcony hangers, from seed, so outdoors. This is in Taiwan where we seldom get cold temperatures. The issue for me is not getting enough sunlight, do to shade from nearby buildings. Over time, I do get a good amount of peppers but I'm sure I'd get more if there was more sunlight. And I have realized I have to be careful not to over-water, thanks.

[garethstruivigdegroot]

That article on watering is exceptional.

[richardknight]

Mine role from almost birth.. UT was planted outside and it curls as it grows. I live in Florida so I do it outdoors.. It in a good size container and it's in the sun... I think it's calcium or lime.

[LeylaDwelle]

This is great. I just wish there was a segment on hydroponic peppers... cant really "overwater" when they are in water.

[barbarafinley]

Edema! That's what I've been seeing! Thank you for solving the mystery for me! 👍🌶😋

[rapinbatches]

Im running 70watt lights. Had them at the recommend 19 inches. Still had leaf burn and curl. Raised it to 23 inches, and cut my time from 16hrs to 12hrs. Fixed the problem.

[michaelblausey]

I really liked your tutorial on pepper plants and some of the common problems you can encouter, growing them .

[UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks]

I only had one plant doing this, and it was in the corner, so I'm sure it's edema. Mine are in the water heater closet, so it's tight. I do have a little ventilation, but I think I'm going to simply remake the plywood shelf out of light lattice instead, so there is plenty of air circulation. Thanks for the info!

[dawndonham]

Thank you so much... this was SO helpful for me. First time seed starter and I was able ready to cry... pepper plants must have edema

[RandAlthor]

I have just found your channel, it is excellent really enjoying the info . I have been growing peppers for 3 years this year I have about 50 plants from 17 different varieties. I have had everything from yellowing, drooping, disease to leaf curling and stunted growth.
I am in Kent in the uk so not the hottest . Yet they always come through and I always get a great crop . Chillies are by far the lowest maintenance plants I’ve ever grown . I just love chillis thanks for all your info on caring for them !