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Newbie here, so take what I say with a grain of bonsai soil (if you don't like grains of salt). I'd say take it home and possibly put it outside. What are temps like there where you are? Humidity?

I think the continuous fluctuation will keep it from stabilizing and keeping leaves. I have a dwarf ficus and had it indoors for a while with air conditioning (although I did supply a humidity tray) and it just did terrible. Since I put it outside in 70-90 degree temps it has done pretty well recovering.

Greenman

3-Jul-2006	#2
The_Greenman bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jun-2005 Posts: 13	Just another opinion based ramble. Newbie here, so take what I say with a grain of bonsai soil (if you don't like grains of salt). I'd say take it home and possibly put it outside. What are temps like there where you are? Humidity? I think the continuous fluctuation will keep it from stabilizing and keeping leaves. I have a dwarf ficus and had it indoors for a while with air conditioning (although I did supply a humidity tray) and it just did terrible. Since I put it outside in 70-90 degree temps it has done pretty well recovering. Greenman