– Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For finished bonsai you can use liquid bonsai fertilizers in the amount recommended on the package. kind regards Bonsai Direct, nick Aish I have a Chinese Elm tree (bonsai). Your bonsai is actually really heathy. To start with it will look a litttle bald but within the next 3 weeks you will notice lots of new buds opening further back down the branches where the foliage is thinning. It should be noted that these bonsai fertilizerstake a while to become effective. Sorry for the meh picture as its not the best to show case its issue. The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia), also known as the lacebark elm is among most readily available and most forgiving bonsai trees to work with, making it a great choice for beginners. – Great forum by the way! Its probably root bound and I was thinking of repotting but then this happened. Please lend me some wisdom– I’m a newbie to bonsai care!! I've had the plant since February. Sarah (sarah@bonsaidirect.co.uk), Mart65 Yellow leaves on my Bonsai Tree – What is wrong? It looked good until two weeks ago. Tree is positioned on a window sill for morning sun. They feature a smooth trunk texture with bark than can begin to peel away as it ages. Temp is around 68 degrees from spring to autumn. If you have not been feeding regularly try stepping up the liquid feed for a start. I have a Chinese Elm bonsai. Some insects are friendlies and [...]. – I placed it in the house near a window where it does not take the sun directly. masuzi May 4, 2020 Uncategorized 0. ... Why Your Bonsai Has Yellow Leaves In Winter You Deciduous Bonsai Trees Tree Gardener Care Maintenance Archives Page 8 Of 10 Eastern Leaf Knowledge Base Bonsai Care And Maintenance Tips I regret the gardenia is not a plant I am familiar we. moved from the windowsill. His leaves have started turning yellow and falling off the tree. There has been no improvement. For organic solid fertilizers (like Biogold or Hanagokoro), one application will suffice every 1-2 months. Bonsai Tree Care For Beginners Ftd Com. I just bought 2 Chinese elm bonsai. From the UK, Dear Chris, At Bonsai Direct we use Biological Control to control some pests in our growing areas. The Chinese Elm bonsai is actually a pretty good bonsai for a beginner as well. The solution to this problem can be as simple as getting the location right. Is your bonsai deciduous and if so, what time of year is it? I’m in New York, it hasn’t I has been watered on top once , and bathed once and given bonsai food in the bath. If it is just the old leaves which are dropping and not the new growing tips it is most likely to be seasonal and should rebud in 6b weeks. All the best I’m a bit worried/nervous. 6th May, 2019, Hi there, I got a new Chinese Elm bonsai for my birthday at the end of April. If this is just the old leaves (and not the new growing tips) I suspect this is seasonal. Hello! I believe this is perfectly normal. However, some of the remaining leaves have got some signs of going brown and crisp – not the whole leaf, just some parts of it. Cheryl We hope this trouble shooter helps you identify the issue with your bonsai. Even the new small leaves are turning yellow. Bonsai tree diseases can be very dangerous, and even fatal, to your plants. 30th May, 2017. thanks for reply. If this is the case it is seasonal leaf drop and will be followed by a growth spurt 4-6 weeks later. It would appear to be some of the older leaves which are turning yellow and dropping off; this is because the bonsai is putting all its energy into growing on the tips. ... Leaves will turn yellow but the veins will remain green and the plant will begin to wilt. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So how do you know if something is wrong? I have had this chinese elm for a few months now and within the last month and a half it started shedding a lot of its leaves. Over the past 3 weeks, some new small growth has been yellow in colour with dark green spots. For Chinese Elm bonsais it’s completely normal to lose leaves after keeping healthy leaves for a season. Some can adapt to cold weather gradually and may begin to release their leaves during the fall. The tree is misted once a day in the evening in addition to watering twice a week. bonsaidirect (January 2017) I have read your information which is helpful but I am concerned as a lot of leaves have fallen (say only 40% left on tree). All Rights Reserved. And I am feeding it bonsai focus and I have noticed today that my leaves have started turning yellow and dropping off is that normal or should I be worried. 8th January, 2018, Thanks for your comments Martin, Its a Chinese Elm. If so it could be seasonal. I was given a Chinese Elm as a gift at the end of March. Everyday or so there appears to be new leaves yellowing and falling off. Hi Dan, Hi – any advice would be greatly appreciated – I’ve a lovely small Pepper Tree (Sweet Plumb?) They can survive indoors year-round, if adapted accurately. I also put a saucer with water to give it moisture. You are in a much better position to try to narrow down the cause. Is it ok to keep it indoors or should I leave it outdoors ? I am not sure what variety of bonsai tree you have or whether this is an indoor or outdoor variety. Many thanks ..do not always mean that you have a problem. It is very pretty but we do not grow it so I am sorry that I cannot help, It’s been a little while, and some of the new and old leaves are turning yellow or just brown and crinkly. This may have been because I forgot to water it for a longer period of time, but made sure to water it again. – I have a Ginseng (Ficus) Bonsai tree. best wishes Sarah, Fran Both times the soil was dry. Sarah In both i cut very few root portion, about 1/10 of the root volume. If the leaves have gone crispy this will be caused by insufficient water. 3rd January, 2018. the leaves on my chinese elm bonsi tree are starting to go yellow and loose their green ive had it only 5 odd days after it was in a box for 2 days for derlivery. We are watering daily at the moment but we are under glass!