What is causing a leaf wilt on a bell pepper plant?

Answer by  worker8739 (555)

Look for tiny white aphids which may be at the base of the plant, which is curable. Another problem may be verticillium wilt which will kill the plant.

Answer by  wigglewasp (781)

The most common cause for a leaf wilt is that it's getting too much sun on that spot. Other causes are that when it's getting water, that is the spot on the leaf that the water is hitting. Also just hitting when you walk past or other things bumping the leaf hard enough.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

The bacteria wilt organism can be present in the soil, and if detected, the plant should not be grown there. There is no chemical treatment for this disease. The fungus damages the plants ability to conduct water to the plant. This bacteria is seed-borne and so you must be preventative in choosing your plant stock.

Answer by  GKRISHNAVENI (126)

Usually bell pepper plant should be harvested to young will wilt and shrivel. Mostly the heat of the pepper plant will cause leaf wilt inthe summer season. This is due to the bacteria and viruses.