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29-Dec-2001
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Serissa Question
dr. bonsai
i am just after recieving a serissa seroides for Christmas. i have always liked to look at bonsai trees but unfortunatly i have never owned one. i know nothing about this tree not even how old it is. it looks as if it has been trained it has plenty of branches and leaves but i have noticed a couple of leaves turning brown, i had to travel for one hour in a car to get the bonsai home so could it be that? or is it dying i was told to mist water over it once a day and to immerse it just over the pot in water once a week and to feed it every two weeks. But i don't know if this was the right advice. And i don't know how to feed it. i have read a lot of information on the net but it doesn't give a certain page to a certain tree(not that i could find) and i just don't want to kill the tree before i read a book. so could you give me a few basic pointers on how to look after my wonderful tree before its too late! thank you so much Gemma |
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Re: Serissa Question
Hi Gemma,
You will find some useful information about the genus Serissa at these two sites: 1. BCI's species index. 2. bonsaisite's serissa page Fertilize Serissa every couple of weeks during the growing season with Miracid. Please see the Bonsai Faq on this board for suggestions on watering. Watering on a schedule isn't really practical with most bonsai, Serissa in particular. If you are keeping the tree indoors you'll almost certainly need some extra light in the form of a grow lamp. The browning leaves are probably not a result of the drive home. If you were comfortable in the car, your Serissa should be fine too. We've experienced some scorching of azalea foliage in unventilated vehicles, and it is unmistakable, affecting just the upper portion of the tree where the air was hottest. Serissa is very prone to dropping leaves in response to changing conditions. It's important not to overreact to this. Keep maintaining the soil moisture at a level that is just slightly moist but never soggy. Water thoroughly when needed. Happy Growing! Dr.Bonsai |
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