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Illusive Bonsai
Join Date: Mar-2006
Location: Athens
Country: Greece
Posts: 38
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Please Identify Dying Bonsai.. Ligustrum?
Hi
I bought this bonsai from a nursery two months ago. I was told it was an indoor bonsai, but forgot to ask the species. From a little research on the net, I suspect it is a ligustrum.
I placed it in front of a well lit window, where my other "indoors" are kept, and was well watered and fed. Some time later I noticed that it was dropping its leaves that where not facing the window.
I made a point to keep turning it so that all its leaves got enough light. I repotted in good quality soil and root pruned but not too hard. Finally I placed it outside, since I read that Ligustrum is an outdoor plant, and hoped that it will recover.
No such luck. Half the plant is dead, and I think the rest is going soon..
Any ideas? First of all, can anyone confirm the species? Can I do anything to save it?
Any help appreciated.
P.S. I live in Athens, Greece. I am not sure about the zone, but it is Spring now, with temps 10-25 Celcius..
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