votiga
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chinese elm

Hi I bought a chineese elm a year ago, I don't have much experience on bonsi, any way it is dying if not already dead, I was told to spry it daily and keep it moist, I did that just fine, I have had to leav it with a friend for a couple of weeks, and I noticed it was drying up the leaves where turning yellow and falling off, it is completley dry now and I keep it in my small kitchen it is around ''11'' inches tall, please can any one help me, I feel there is still life in it yet, can it b saved

Marsman
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Victor,

Was the tree kept outside at all? It needs a cold/dormant period to rest up and it may be very stressed out. Mine are outside on the snow right now, taking a nap.

If you could, please [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3724]post a picture[/url] of the tree for us.

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Gnome
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Victor,

Hello and welcome, Dry yellow leaves sounds as if it was allowed to go dry. Did you soak it thoroughly upon your return?

Your watering method is unclear to me.
I was told to spry it daily and keep it moist, I did that just fine
I assume that you watered the soil properly in addition to the misting. What did your friend do while you were away?

Norm



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