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Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Leaves Falling
Hi, I have a fukien tea tree bonsai, not sure how old and the leaves are all curling up and falling. I have attached pictures with some odd crystals on the leaves. I have never seen this before and not sure what to do, it was doing great for a over a year. I left it in a hot area and it probably dried out around a month ago. What can I do? Pictures will be posted later (when I get a camera)
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We are waiting for the pictures. Once you get the camera, here's instructions for posting pictures on this forum:
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3724
If you think it was dried up, you can give it a good drenching--immerse the whole pot in a sink full of water and let it sit for a few minutes, then pull it out and let it drain out.
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3724
If you think it was dried up, you can give it a good drenching--immerse the whole pot in a sink full of water and let it sit for a few minutes, then pull it out and let it drain out.
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sorry for the delay but I finally uploaded the pictures. Check it out and please give any feedback you might have.. Basically in the last week of August I brought it to a different location and left it unwatered for about 1 week. It was really hot that week and I saw leaves dropping so I moved it upstairs away from the heat. The plant was flourishing in my house.. it always had flowers and the leaves were very glossy.
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I do not see any crystals on the leaves, but if you are talking about the white speckles, those are normal for Fukien Tea.
One thing, that pot and arrangement look very familiar to what my Fukien Tea looked like when I first got it. I would ditch the moss and the rocks (especially if they're glued on), to start.
Does it still look that way after giving it a good soak like rainbowgardener suggested?
One thing, that pot and arrangement look very familiar to what my Fukien Tea looked like when I first got it. I would ditch the moss and the rocks (especially if they're glued on), to start.
Does it still look that way after giving it a good soak like rainbowgardener suggested?
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archibaldwatanabe,
Is not that an old picture by now? Surely you have watered it since the picture was taken.
A humidity tray would not hurt or you might try placing it inside of a large plastic bag to help keep the humidity up while/if it recovers.
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I'm not sure that I understand completely. japanpsyhic notes that the picture you provided looks as if it is in need of water. And your reply was that you have watered it.Ok, thanks for the reply. I soaked the plant in water for like 10 minutes if not more and let it drain out.
Is not that an old picture by now? Surely you have watered it since the picture was taken.
Keep the soil evenly moist, not dripping wet. Don't let it dry out again. Fertilizer won't help right now, especially if you have fertilized it in the recent past. Just try to maintain a good environment and hope for the best.Is there any chance to save the plant? Any fertilizer would help?
A humidity tray would not hurt or you might try placing it inside of a large plastic bag to help keep the humidity up while/if it recovers.
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archibaldwatanabe,
I really don't know what else to tell you just maintain it as best you can. I can no longer see your picture but if I recall the leaves were pretty much dehydrated and I suspect the old leaves will not recover. You are hoping for a new batch of leaves to replace the damaged ones and this might take a while or it might not happen at all. Don't get impatient and do anything foolish like throw it out.
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It need not be sealed airtight, the idea is just to help with the humidity levels. You can open the bag daily to exchange the stale air.I will try placing a plastic bag over the plant. Should it be completed sealed?
Perhaps, if you left it unattended for a prolonged period. When you open the bag daily, check the plant and if you notice any fungal growth beginning remove the bag.Isn't there a chance the leaves will get moldy?
I really don't know what else to tell you just maintain it as best you can. I can no longer see your picture but if I recall the leaves were pretty much dehydrated and I suspect the old leaves will not recover. You are hoping for a new batch of leaves to replace the damaged ones and this might take a while or it might not happen at all. Don't get impatient and do anything foolish like throw it out.
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