A small status update on my project. I've removed the copper wiring from "Pepper" and it seems to hold the wanted shape quite well. The wiring left some shallow marks on the stem and I fear the copper wire I bought is too thin for this purpose so I might experiment with tin solder next. The top is near the intended height of the plant so I plan to start trimming it soon to see if I can get it to grow more bushy. "Salt" has some nice growth after I cut the remaining larger leaves.
