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The leaves I am seeing look pretty healthy except for the two brown ones. This tree is in a fairly new environment and it is probably replacing old leaves for new leaves that are more adapt. to the new lighting conditions. If it is pushing any new leaves you should be OK. More light would be the best thing for this tree. However, if you had scale on a nearby tree you can bet that they got to your tea. My experience with insecticidal soap vs. scale has always been victory for the scale so keep an eye out. I keep my Fukiens on the wet side and avoid going dry at all cost.
If your soil is fast draining like you say, I would dought water is any problem. All of the leaves turn a lighter green than yellow when water is lacking or over abundant. Remember, Fukien is a sun loving tree. Lots of light.

22-Dec-2006	#6
astrobee bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: May-2005 Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 24	The leaves I am seeing look pretty healthy except for the two brown ones. This tree is in a fairly new environment and it is probably replacing old leaves for new leaves that are more adapt. to the new lighting conditions. If it is pushing any new leaves you should be OK. More light would be the best thing for this tree. However, if you had scale on a nearby tree you can bet that they got to your tea. My experience with insecticidal soap vs. scale has always been victory for the scale so keep an eye out. I keep my Fukiens on the wet side and avoid going dry at all cost. If your soil is fast draining like you say, I would dought water is any problem. All of the leaves turn a lighter green than yellow when water is lacking or over abundant. Remember, Fukien is a sun loving tree. Lots of light.