Hi all. Ive got a bonsai tree that ive managed successfully for abour six years. It has always been in the same bright spot on the floor in a pot but on looking at it the other day Ive noticed that the leaves have dried up... I am trying to establish if this is because...

1)The plant has got too hot because of the heating being on (its not a hot room anyway) or

2) If the temperature and draughts have become too low for the plant to be comfortable.
(Or fluctuation and constant change in room temperature)
I have some plant feed but dont reallly know if that will help it?

This plant has sentimental value and i would graciously appreciate any help..


Thank you.

p.s The type is.......Sagarethia Theezans

Hi all. Ive got a bonsai tree that ive managed successfully for abour six years. It has always been in the same bright spot on the floor in a pot but on looking at it the other day Ive noticed that the leaves have dried up... I am trying to establish if this is because...

1)The plant has got too hot because of the heating being on (its not a hot room anyway) or

2) If the temperature and draughts have become too low for the plant to be comfortable.
(Or fluctuation and constant change in room temperature)
I have some plant feed but dont reallly know if that will help it?

This plant has sentimental value and i would graciously appreciate any help..



Thank you.

p.s The type is.......Sagarethia Theezans

hello

whatever you do- don't feed it while it's not doing too well, you may do it more harm than good.
if it's been in the spot for six years and you haven't changed anything in your routine, it could be that it needs re-potting badly, it could be potbound and some trees really go downhill when they're in need of a re-pot.
really it's a job for springtime but being as it's not a native species and used to hotter weather, i think you can do it any time of year.
it will need a nice free draining open compost (plenty of grit) to thrive...

it could also be that it's already died, if you scrape a little bit of bark off with your thumbnail, it should be a nice pale greeny-white, if it's a brownish colour then it's too late...
if it is still alive, there is a product that is supposed to help poorly trees, it's called superthrive, it's a kind of tonic, i've only heard good things about it:thumbsup:

here's a link-

>>>superthrive<<< (http://www.hydrohobby.co.uk/product/superthrive/)


hope it gets better....


john:)

Thanks John. I will heed all your advice and take another look at the tree and let you know how i get on, many thanks mate.

There's a local Bonsai group in South Yorkshire who would be able to give you advice. There is also a website www.bonsaihelp.co.uk. The forum on this site has a free section where you can ask questions and they can be very specific to your species of tree and area. Hope it helps.