In previous posts I have said that I bought myself a Chinese Elm. Well since its all cold, rainy, and windy, I can't let it be outside. So I bought myself a Plant Light bulb to use in one of my regular lamps. I put that lamp a few inches away from both of the plants I own and let it stay on most of the day. I water it whenever its close to dry since the seller said to do so. But its leafs keep becoming yellow and I'm not sure why.
Can someone help me?
Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?
Is the seller wrong?
Do I need to provide a picture?
Thanks.
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Is it an incandescent or a CFL bulb? Does it get hot to the touch? (CFLs run cooler and is better for use as supplemental light. But even CFLs get hot enough that I pull my T-shirt sleeve down over my hand to unscrew one that's been on). Hold the back of your hand in front of the light bulb where the leaves are and feel how hot it is. (PLEASE BE CAREFUL - DON'T BURN YOURSELF. Yeah. Better to start farther away and move your hand closer. )
If it's hot for you, it's hot for the plants.
A picture would definitely help though.
If it's hot for you, it's hot for the plants.
A picture would definitely help though.
hmm sounds like your elm still has full leaves, else I'd say it can't be too cold out if its is raining and not snowy
I read [url=https://www.mybonsaibuddy.com/Chinese%20Elm%20Care%20Sheet.html]here[/url] their leaves turn yellow just before they grow new ones, so could it just be its way of acclimatig to a new environment?
else, check for pests and root rot...
I read [url=https://www.mybonsaibuddy.com/Chinese%20Elm%20Care%20Sheet.html]here[/url] their leaves turn yellow just before they grow new ones, so could it just be its way of acclimatig to a new environment?
else, check for pests and root rot...
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Justin,
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=174366#174366
It sounds as if you are still using an incandescent bulb.
Norm
Yes, go back and reread what was posted in your other thread.Its hot to the touch, its blue, and it is pretty hot when putting hand infront...Any other suggestions?
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It sounds as if you are still using an incandescent bulb.
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Justin,
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=174366#174366
Norm
linlaoboo meant a duct or other heat source, not necessarily the actual furnace.Its not near a heater, the heater is in the garage.
No leaf lasts forever and a change in environment often become the trigger to drop some older leaves. Don't panic.So since its the winter, its normal for them to turn yellow?
Once again.Should I buy a CFL bulb?
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Norm
Lol. Well Right now mine have a lot of green but almost everyday, a few turn yellow, then orange, then fall off. I have it in a large square container thing with one of my Junipers, which looks like their enjoying eachothers company. Also a lot of buds have appeared on the Elm. Pruned it yesterday, took off a dead branch that was there when I recieved it.