RWillieK

I was having trouble with my chinese elm as well. I don't think it was getting enough light in my backyard.

So recently I purchased a grow light to grow it indoors that way I can keep a couple of things constant, and provide everything I can to it.

The tree did okay last winter under two 20 watt fluorescent bulbs, but now it is under a 125W Grow light. It was a complete setu from HydroFarm.

It has been under the light for about four days now. The leaves have really gotten a lot darker. Today was its first day under a full 12 hours of light. I expect to see some buds in the next few weeks hopefully.

This light not only serves to save this tree, but it will be the light supply for my tropicals in the winter. I am in a similar situation where my chinese elm cannot stay outside for the winter. This year I think I am going to leave my tree outside through the fall, but bring it in before the soil can freeze solid. Hopefully that will give it a dormant period...more than it received last winter.


Robbie