My girlfriend's mother gave me this elm to try and help bring it back. It's not dead, but it's obviously seen better days. I removed all of the dead branches. How can I get it to put out new growth? I currently have it outside where it'll receive 2-3 hours of direct sunlight and the rest of the day receive ambient light from the sky. Will that be enough to stimulate or would a grow light on 13 hour cycles be a better choice? Her mother had it outside all summer in full direct sunlight and it ceased growing a month or so ago. I grow many ficus benjaminas and some other tropical plants, but I don't have any experience with bonsai or this Chinese elm. Any help bringing it back would be much appreciated. I know it won't be over night, and we're also approaching the end of the growing season, but I was hoping to give it back to her next spring/summer and having it look better. Thanks in advance!
I would recommend exactly the care you have given it.
Let is try to recover with proper light and watering.
Do not try to fertilize it into health.
Here are a few links with basic Bonsai information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/first-bonsai.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai.htm
How to tie down my new shoots of my bonsia palm tree?
A Sago Palm grows very slowly, so very little pruning is needed.
It does not need wire training to look good as a bonsai, regular pruning is all you should need to keep it in good shape.
Prune brown or yellowing leaves any time they appear on the plant.
Cut the leaf stalk near the trunk or remove individual sections at the leaf's midrib.
Pruning the leaves should be done once a year to keep it looking good.
Your plant should add a new set of leaves every 1-2 years and up to 3 sets a year in ideal conditions.
New leaves grow all at once around the trunk, so it's important to rotate the plant. This allows all the leaves to receive enough light.
How do I take care of a bonsai plant that seems to be infected by aphids? My bonsai tree's leaves appear shiny and brittle and eventually fall off. I was told by a plant person that this was due to aphids. They told me to wash the plant with Dawn dish soap and water. I did this, but the leaves continue to be shiny and brittle. Is there any natural cure for this problem? I also read that putting a slice of an onion will keep the aphids away. Does this method work?
Neem Oil is a good treatment for insects or fungus.
Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide.
It is organic and is safe for people and pets.
Aphids are generally quite visible. Check the undersides of the leaves.
Leaf drop could be due to watering issues, too much or too little.
Recheck the light conditions for your particular plant.
Temperature changes could also cause leaf drop.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
Why would my bonsai lose its leaves? The tree also has a light cover of black dust.
The black dust could be sooty mold:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
If so, your plant likely has an infestation of small insects such as aphids or scale bugs, which are the underlying cause of sooty mold growth. Check your plant carefully for insects, and follow the links in this article for insect control options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
Insect feeding could cause the loss of leaves that you see. Or, the leaf drop could be caused by overwatering, underwatering, lack of light, or the other problems discussed here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dropping-leaves.htm
I received a Bonsai Ficus tree in bad condition. I got it to grow healthy looking leaves, although the leaves coming from one tree trunk are beautiful and the branches and leaves coming from the other trunk are all very small and don't seem to be growing any further. Two trunks twist together and form one tree and it looks extremely odd. Can you explain why and can I fix this? Thanks so much! Diane James
If the Bonsai was in a weakened state before you received it, it may be due to poor soil, damage from poor wiring, poorly grafted branches, or inappropriate pot.
It can be difficult to correct a poorly grown Bonsai.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/first-bonsai.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai.htm
Greetings, i am having some troubles with my juiperus procumbens, it's a bit tensely, like it lost his flexibility and a bit color loss. It lived inside during winter but i think that is the main problem. It is outside for a week now and i would like to know should it be on direct sunlight or should i find another spot ? Thanks in advance!
This Juniper Bonsai is not an indoor Bonsai and needs to be kept outdoors in order to do well.
Your bonsai needs full sun location. Misting daily can help and the soil should be kept damp, not dry or soggy.
Dilute a 20-20-20 fertilizer in half and be-weekly during the Spring and Summer.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/first-bonsai.htm
Can you telk me what this Bonsia is called . Regards Daniel
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