Oedema Blisters on Indoor Pepper Plants

December 20, 2018

Not technically a disease, rather a physical disorder related to water and humidity management and types of light, oedema blisters can cause defoliation.

PC: Leslie F. Halleck

Oedema occurs when roots take up water faster that the plant can use it. Once water pressure builds up enough in the plant cells, they burst, leaving visible blisters.

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