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My guess is that you are watering it often enough but not thorougly enough.I think it was mentioned before...water it a lot at one time(at least until the water comes out of the bottom)and then let it dry a little.

Watering too much(a misnomer) is a description of watering too often...not too much.

Leaves dropping would be normal if it is becoming accustomed to a new environment.Outside would be best for the tree...but you would have to water more often.

White stuff on leaves is possibly a buildup of salts from watering.If it is some kind of moving bug..it is probably mealybug.

andy

16-Jul-2007	#19
agraham bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: South Texas Country: U.S.A. USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: 11 Posts: 1,195	My guess is that you are watering it often enough but not thorougly enough.I think it was mentioned before...water it a lot at one time(at least until the water comes out of the bottom)and then let it dry a little. Watering too much(a misnomer) is a description of watering too often...not too much. Leaves dropping would be normal if it is becoming accustomed to a new environment.Outside would be best for the tree...but you would have to water more often. White stuff on leaves is possibly a buildup of salts from watering.If it is some kind of moving bug..it is probably mealybug. andy __________________ http://pittmandavis.com/