Beginner needs help, please – what tree is this?? It' s going to die!!

kez78

First of all, hi to everybody! I' m rather new in raiseing bonsai trees. And this is my first time to meet this kind of tree. Can somebody please help me and tell me what kind of tree is this?? I' m not shure that I' m takeing good care for this tree. I do not konw what needs it has and so, I' m probavly doing something wrong. If I know what kind it is I will be able to look on the net how to take care for this tree. Leaves started to fall and maybe I' m guilty because I' m too watering or contrariwise, I’ m watering to less.

Sorry for my bad English!!!


I hope that picture helps!!

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anttal63

cacco si kez i think this is an azalea. 1st thing is the tree kept inside or out? what kind of winter are you having but spring nearly there. if no frost, freezing wind or snow better this tree to be out side in full sun then will need water often. in side i dont think healthy for any tree especially one like this.

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kez78

Thanks for reply!! Thanks for asking, I' m fine anttal63. And you??

Are you shure this is azalea? Before I was looking over the net because of something else, and if I' m not wrong azalea doesn't have light gray tree skin. If I'm wrong please corect me. And leaves are looking difrent. Maybe the picture that I posted is not good, if so I' ll take another. So... I don't know is this azalea... I'm not shure. Sorry mate!

And know to answer your question. My bonsai is indoor at this moment because of the winter. This is first week that is littlebit warmly around here. I woud like to wait just for a few days longer before I'm going to putt it outside. And yes, I agree with you that is much better for bonsai to be outside in right position.

GregAnto

I think this a Fukien Tea.

dankone

i would agree with gregon that it is a fukien. i notice saw-like ridges on the sides of the leaves. as for the watering water only when needed. if it feels moist do NOT water, on the reverse if is getting dry then water it. ''When the soil gets dry water it the day before''. The tree needs high light indoors as well as a humidity tray, if it is really dry in your home, and watch out for aphids!!!!! by the way your english is quite good.

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mattbonsai1

I was thinking Japanese holly, Ilex crenata, which have the small serrations on the leaves.

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dankone

you might be right matt. the leaves do kinda look a little thicker and the branches are really green and supple at the ends. hmmmmm.

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kez78

First of all, this forum is super! You all try to help me!! And good will, is what’s count!!

GregAnto and dankone, guys I must disappoint you. I have Fukien Tea bonsai at home so I know this one is not Fukien Tea. Leaves are different and my Fukien Tea have lots of buds for flowers, and this one doesn't have any. So thanks anyway for the effort!!

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mattbonsai1: was thinking Japanese holly, Ilex crenata, which have the small serrations on the leaves.

I looked over the net for Japanese holly, Ilex crenata and they are similar but leaves are different. Leaves form Japanese holly, Ilex crenata look more meety (I ‘m not certain that this is right expression, fat) then from my mystery bonsai.


Tell me if picture is not good, I’ll take another one. But guys help because situation is not good, more leaves is falling every day!! Please don't giv up on me!!

bubbafrga

I think it is in the Ilex family but not sure which one.