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View attachment 10864 Hi,
I repotted my Zelkova bonsai 2 weeks ago. It was very healthy but now the leaves are falling off
I also pruned it a little after I repotted it and fertilized it (I know I shoudn't do that).
Will I loose him?
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Chinese/Japanese Elm relative of the American Elm
They are deciduous.
Definitely shock.
Fertilizing it wasn't the best idea!
Did you do any root pruning?
Leaf drop once a year would be normal, but can be semi evergreen indoors.
Here's a link that might help you:
http://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Zelkova.html
Chinese/Japanese Elm relative of the American Elm
They are deciduous.
Definitely shock.
Fertilizing it wasn't the best idea!
Did you do any root pruning?
Leaf drop once a year would be normal, but can be semi evergreen indoors.
Here's a link that might help you:
http://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Zelkova.html
Yes, I also did some root pruning.
How can I care for him best now?
Super Moderator
Staff member
Keep the soil moist and, if it is warm where you are, you can place it outdoors in a shaded sheltered area.
Keep an eye on it daily and water when needed and just wait it out.
Leaf drop is normal after root pruning.
Once the tree adjusts to less roots it will bud out....
Keep the soil moist and, if it is warm where you are, you can place it outdoors in a shaded sheltered area.
Keep an eye on it daily and water when needed and just wait it out.
Leaf drop is normal after root pruning.
Once the tree adjusts to less roots it will bud out....
Ok, thanks alot! I hope he will recover soon.
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Staff member
You are welcome Alina!
Let me know how it goes!
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