This is how the peppers get through the cold

The right winter quarters

In general, a tree chilli tolerates the Central European climate better than other chilli varieties. Nevertheless, it is too cold for the plant outside in winter. It should overwinter light, but not too warm. Dark basement rooms are just as unsuitable as overheated living rooms. With ideal wintering, the crop yield increases, so some energy and care should be spent on it.

Proper care in winter

Your tree chilli will also need a little in winter care. The plant should be watered regularly, but less than during the summer months. The soil / substrate must not dry out. On the other hand, you do not give the tree chilli fertilizer in winter.

Before you bring your tree chilli to the winter quarters, check the plant for any Pest infestation and remove excess leaves (for example on the shoots that have been cut back in spring should be). This will reduce evaporation and water requirements. Around February

cut Return the tree chilli if the tree gets too big for you.

The essentials in brief:

• not hardy
• ideal winter quarters: moderately warm and bright
• Check the plant for pests in autumn
• possibly remove some of the leaves
• Water regularly in winter but less than in summer
• Do not fertilize until the beginning of flowering
• Cut back the plant in February and repot
• When repotting, loosen the roots and cut them back if necessary