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bonsaiTALK Master
Join Date: Jul-2007
Location: South Padre Island, Texas
Country: USA
Posts: 416
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Originally Posted by catwom268
Please help. We have Ficus bonsai and Portulacaria Arfa Variegated. All are planted in Joe Bonsai Soil(bought from Joe Bonsai of New York). I water when moisture meter says dry,to make sure they aren't overwatered. But something is happening. All the branches are shriveling up and dying. So I prune them back to where it is still alive and a few weeks later,more shriveled. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.
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You did not mention if your ficus is kept outside. They need high humidity. Try putting it over a tray of pebbles that are kept wet, ( outside ) , and in the shade til you see signs of growth. Some advise against it, but my smaller pots, I submerge in a pot of water for maybe 5 or 10 minutes, when the surface looks dry, to make sure it is completely watered. I've never had luck with a moisture meter myself. Do the finger nail test on the bark to be sure it's not too late. Good luck |