Wilting Fukien Tea

[souki96]

I just posted here about identifying my tree. well I identified the tree as a Fukien Tea and started to take care of it. however, for the last three days my tree has been slowly wilting. I can't find any sign of parasites and I watered it last sunday. I watered it again today(but not much) just in case it's wilting because it's dry. my tree lives indoors beside my window(there are curtains on the window). we keep the house moderately warm. does anyone grow fukien teas and if so, do you have any advice?

[Newt]

Hi Souki,

I don't know much about bonsai, but watering just a little is not a good idea. It would probably be best to check and see if the soil is dry. If it is, a deep soaking would be best once it dries out a bit.

I also looked at the picture of your lovely tree in your other post and it appears to have chlorosis. Do I see dark green veins with yellowing in between?
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=21150&highlight=#21150

Chlorosis:
https://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/microchlorosis/microchlorosis.htm
https://www.ext.colostate.edu/PTLK/2115.html
https://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/focus/chlorosis.html

Newt

[souki96]

Newt,

Thanks for the advice and sugggestion about chlrosis. I'm going to head to a plant store this weekend and see if I can find some control for the problem and find more advice on how to care for my tree.

[Newt]

Souki, you are very welcome. I'd love to know what you learn about your tree.

Newt