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Why has my chilli plant died

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Russell54 | 19:43 Wed 19th Nov 2008 | Gardening
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I have a mature chili plant that has been producing chilis fine for a couple of years now but it has suddenly died ( or nearly. it has dried right out) It is kept indoors near a window and has been watered regulerly as normal. The central heating has been on a bit but i thought they would be ok with heat. Any ideas please.
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What have you been feeding the plant on? Stick a finger down into the compost and make sure it is damp about 1/2inch into the soil.. if not, then give it another drink. As it's an indoor plant, it might not have had a chance to pollinate with another chilli plant in order to produce the fruit (the chillies).... Here's a link to a useful site:-http://www.chilefarm.co.uk/growing.html
chili plants are by nature outdoor plants, they also don't appreciate troo much water one or twice a week is fine, it coud be large changes in temperature, by nature they are normally anual plants as well although we have had many "anual" plants last a few years
Aww mine looks droop[y and am tempted to give it a drink but I think i may have overwatered -good advice -Cheers.Have a fair few ready to blossom and some which have so dont want to lose it.

I also have a capsicum from which I got a fair few -looks fairly healthy although no 'fruits' what should i do to nurture it -sory Russell for asking a Q on your thread.
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Thanks. if it is anual should i prune it back and wait for next year. is best to have a couple next to each other and keep them outside. would they beat the frost

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