Joanie

I sure wouldn't put it into the afternoon sun, I'm just wondering about maybe dappled sun in the afternoon...

As was explained to me, for a similar situation, light inside the house coming through a window looks good to us, but may be inadequate for a tree. The levels of light decrease drastically the farther the tree is from the window. Our eyes are more sensitive to light but it doesn't equate at all with what kind and level of light that the tree needs to live. And because the rain trees are so sensitive anyway, that's why it seemed like it could be a factor.

As to the pesticides, so far I have just used my fingers and picked, squashed, and poked at any little bugs on my trees, so I can't help you there. But having read about the reactions of tropicals to pesticides in the past on this forum, it just seems that they tend to be sensitive. But they also come back from their funk.

If you can post a picture, others with more experience can help you. Resize your photo (I think it's a max of 600 x 600) and after you type your post, scroll down to "manage attachments" below. You can browse to find your photo where ever you have it on your computer, then upload it. There's a good thread about doing photos, but I'm sorry, I don't have time right now to find and link it.

Don't you just love rain trees? They are sooo neat.

Joanie

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