Identification: New bonsai - Can you ID it? Leaf tips going brown

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by lister, Apr 30, 2007.

  1. lister

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    Hello,
    I bought a cheap bonsai last week, and need a bit of help. Firstly, I don't know what species of tree this is, since the label only said 'bonsai mix'. The care instructions included are very generic and I was hoping someone could please identify it for me, so that I can find out how to look after it properly. The leaf tips are brown on some of the young and older leaves, and was wondering what could cause this? It was like this when I bought it, but I think it's actually getting worse. I don't want to kill the poor thing, so hopefully one of you can help me! Thank you very much for reading this.
     

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  2. globalist1789

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    Welcome to the art of Bonsai!

    It's a Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia).

    HERE is some good info to get you started.

    The browning leaves could be a result of poor watering/poor soil. Never let it sit in water.
     
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    Thanks very much for your help. That link is useful. I have taken out a few library books on bonsai too so I can make the most of my sweet little tree!
     
  4. stonegarden

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    Chinese Elm is so great for beginners! I'm excited for you.
    Question: is it already out doors? I recommend out side in full sun. water a little every day, always keep the soil moist never soggy.
    Be sure to clean up any dead leaves from the soil and surrounding area because they can cause a deadly leaf spot disease. Prune off any dead or dying leaves. pinch back "leggy" new shoots in spring through summer.
    Fertilize a little during growing season, never in winter.
    Deciduous: Don't panic, it sheds its leaves in fall.
    good luck and have fun!
     

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