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weird growth on ghost pepper leaves need help

MouthOnFire

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I'm a first-time grower and my ghost pepper plant is about 7 months old. It's finally flowering, but I noticed some strange growth on the underside of the leaves. I keep it by a south-facing window where it gets plenty of sun

The growth looks kind of like edema, but it's not white. Does anyone know what this could be and how I can fix it? I really want to save this little spicy beast
 
It usually happens because of too much humidity, not enough airflow, or watering too much. You can fix this by using a fan for better air circulation, watering less, and maybe moving the plant outside for some fresh air. Also, make sure it's getting enough light, especially UV-B. Have you seen any pests or other problems?
 
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