FredL

Hi Zahori,

OK, let's try taking an analytical approach. There are only a limited number of factors that could the source of your problem.

Though, of course, there is no rule that it can be only one!

First is the soil. Do you know enogh about bonsai soil mixes to know whether yours is OK? If not, you might let us know what sort of a mix you are using and what you've added to it, such as fertilizers, Ph adjusters, etc. Fertilizer burn will definitely produce the symptoms you are describing.

Second is watering. You might describe to us your watering routine and degree of wetness of your soil. Overwatering can be a problem, but is much mitigated by good soil mix. Letting your tree dry out is instantly fatal. Dry spells will definitely produce the symptoms you are describing.

Third is air. Excessively dry air is a problem for many species and, if you are keeping your tree in doors, this is almost certainly a contributor to your problem. My Privets are outside and doing well.

Fourth is light. Privet loves sun and if yours are indoors, its unlikely it is getting enough.

Fifth is disease. Unlikley that this is a problem; Privet is simply not subject to a lot of disease problems, at least in my experience.

Sixth is temperature. I doubt this is a problem unless, once again, you are keepng your tree indoors.

I can't think of anything else. At least, offhand. My suggestion is that you tell us what you're doing and we might be able to give you some ideas. My best guess at this point is that your lapses in watering have caused the problem This, as you have guessed, is a definite no-no.

Regards, Fred