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OK, I checked the root ball and it was slightly dry. I submerged the pot as you said and added some fertilizer to the soil. It has been 3 days and the new grow light is on for at least 12-16 hrs a day. The plant does not seem to be showing much sign of improvement... at least I do not know what to look for. Some of the larger branches feel dry (almost a hollow feeling).
The tree has lost nearly all its leaves now and the ones that are still on are wilted... there is only one branch on the tree where the leaves are not dead and wilting. Could there any hope for the tree? How do you know when it is a goner and to give up?

Thanks,
Mario

2-Jan-2006	#9
oiram bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jul-2005 Location: Stratford, CT Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 - 7 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 23	followup OK, I checked the root ball and it was slightly dry. I submerged the pot as you said and added some fertilizer to the soil. It has been 3 days and the new grow light is on for at least 12-16 hrs a day. The plant does not seem to be showing much sign of improvement... at least I do not know what to look for. Some of the larger branches feel dry (almost a hollow feeling). The tree has lost nearly all its leaves now and the ones that are still on are wilted... there is only one branch on the tree where the leaves are not dead and wilting. Could there any hope for the tree? How do you know when it is a goner and to give up? Thanks, Mario