What am I doing wrong??
My Ficus bonsai has been dropping leaves almost every time I move it to water.
It used to have brown tips where the leaf would connect to the stem, and I thought it was underwatering. I no longer let it's soil dry out completely, but it still drops leaves. I don't know if it's low light or what, but it is still growing new leaves like crazy.
(pic of the single leaf the most recent one to fall off (5 mins ago)) #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth
It used to have brown tips where the leaf would connect to the stem, and I thought it was underwatering. I no longer let it's soil dry out completely, but it still drops leaves. I don't know if it's low light or what, but it is still growing new leaves like crazy.
(pic of the single leaf the most recent one to fall off (5 mins ago)) #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth
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@RaineStorm
Bonsai Tree With Wilting or Drooping Leaves
Seeing your bonsai tree with wilting or drooping leaves is alarming. In most cases, this problem is improper care. Usually the leaves will turn yellow on most species before they begin to wilt or droop, so check the reasons for yellow leaves above if that is the case.
If your bonsai tree is wilting or drooping leaves, but the leaves aren’t yellow (or brown), then check how you’re caring for your bonsai. Wilting or drooping commonly results from overwatering or underwatering, lack of light, or incorrect temperature.
Find out exactly what conditions your bonsai tree species needs to survive and make sure that you are providing those conditions.
Adjust Watering Schedule
Overwatering is the most common problem with bonsai trees. Different species of bonsai have different water requirements: some need to be watered when the top of the soil is dry while others only need more water if the soil has completely dried out.
Find out the watering requirements for your species and follow them closely.
If your bonsai has lost leaves, it will need less water than normal. Plants release water through their leaves, so there is more danger of overwatering plants once they begin losing leaves.
Underwatering is less common, but the same rules apply. If your bonsai is suffering from a lack of water, only increase the watering frequency moderately to save the plant. This is especially true if the plant has lost leaves already. Switching from underwatering to overwatering will still kill your bonsai.
Ensure Sufficient Sunlight
Just like any other plant, your bonsai cannot live without enough light. This amount differs from species to species, so it’s important to know what your bonsai needs to thrive.
Indoor bonsai tend to suffer more than outdoor bonsai from lack of light. Sometimes the sunlight available through windows isn’t enough to meet a plant’s requirements. If you don’t have a location in your home that receives enough light, use artificial light to give your bonsai adequate light.
Bonsai Tree With Wilting or Drooping Leaves
Seeing your bonsai tree with wilting or drooping leaves is alarming. In most cases, this problem is improper care. Usually the leaves will turn yellow on most species before they begin to wilt or droop, so check the reasons for yellow leaves above if that is the case.
If your bonsai tree is wilting or drooping leaves, but the leaves aren’t yellow (or brown), then check how you’re caring for your bonsai. Wilting or drooping commonly results from overwatering or underwatering, lack of light, or incorrect temperature.
Find out exactly what conditions your bonsai tree species needs to survive and make sure that you are providing those conditions.
Adjust Watering Schedule
Overwatering is the most common problem with bonsai trees. Different species of bonsai have different water requirements: some need to be watered when the top of the soil is dry while others only need more water if the soil has completely dried out.
Find out the watering requirements for your species and follow them closely.
If your bonsai has lost leaves, it will need less water than normal. Plants release water through their leaves, so there is more danger of overwatering plants once they begin losing leaves.
Underwatering is less common, but the same rules apply. If your bonsai is suffering from a lack of water, only increase the watering frequency moderately to save the plant. This is especially true if the plant has lost leaves already. Switching from underwatering to overwatering will still kill your bonsai.
Ensure Sufficient Sunlight
Just like any other plant, your bonsai cannot live without enough light. This amount differs from species to species, so it’s important to know what your bonsai needs to thrive.
Indoor bonsai tend to suffer more than outdoor bonsai from lack of light. Sometimes the sunlight available through windows isn’t enough to meet a plant’s requirements. If you don’t have a location in your home that receives enough light, use artificial light to give your bonsai adequate light.
