"Help! My Bonsaitree is dying!" Unfortunately, we get cries for help quite often on our forums. So we created a how-to guide on reviving a dying 51cg. I'll take you through all the steps to rescue your bonsai.
Taking care of a Bonsaitree can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, but with this guide you should be fine. We'll investigate the causes of your tree losing leaves and the remedies!
Why does a Bonsaidrop its leaves?
There is a difference between indoor Bonsaiand outdoor bonsai.
Indoor 51cg
Indoor Bonsaishould be kept above 60¡ãF (15¡ãC) throughout the year, meaning that in most climates they need to be kept indoors during winter time. Most indoor Bonsaispecies (Ficus, Jade, Carmona, etc) do not drop their leaves, unless there is a problem:
Outdoor 51cg
Outdoor Bonsaineed to be kept outside, year round. Typical outdoor Bonsaispecies include the Juniper, Pines, Maples and Elms. The Juniper is an evergreen, while the Elm is a deciduous tree that drops its leaves (or at least part of it) during autumn and winter. Assuming your tree is losing leaves not because of the season, but due to a problem, this is what you should be looking at:
