Would I be able to save my bonsai??
I've been away from University for the half term and came back to my Bonsai looking like this:
I'm not sure of the exact type but it's never had many leaves. At the moment the leaves look very brown and when I was having a proper look, fell off very easily
I've had a look online and found an article recommending doing a scratch test but it came up as white, not brown for dead or green for alive...
Is there any chance it's still alive? And if so, how can I save it?
I've had a look online and found an article recommending doing a scratch test but it came up as white, not brown for dead or green for alive...
Is there any chance it's still alive? And if so, how can I save it?It is not dead yet so it is possible. It really would help to know what it is. This is a link to bonsai site with common bonsai species. See if you can identify the tree by the leaf characteristics.
The tree looks very dry. It does need water, but don't over water and don't fertilize unless you see new growth. Without knowing the species I cannot tell if this is a deciduous species or if it is evergreen. They would be treated differently. Since I don't know the species, I don't know the light or temperature requirements and if it is something like a Chinese elm it would be treated differently than a ficus.
If there is a bonsai club or bonsai store near you try to take a picture and a leaf and see if they can id it. A bonsai club may be able to better tell you if the tree can be saved.
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species
The tree looks very dry. It does need water, but don't over water and don't fertilize unless you see new growth. Without knowing the species I cannot tell if this is a deciduous species or if it is evergreen. They would be treated differently. Since I don't know the species, I don't know the light or temperature requirements and if it is something like a Chinese elm it would be treated differently than a ficus.
If there is a bonsai club or bonsai store near you try to take a picture and a leaf and see if they can id it. A bonsai club may be able to better tell you if the tree can be saved.
https://www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species