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24-Apr-2005	#1
brunch bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Apr-2005 Location: Novi Sad Country: Serbia & Montenegro USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 42	leafs burning out Some of leafs on my serissa are burning out, while most of them are fine, and new ones are constantly growing. I water my tree daily, without over doing it. Why is this happening, and what can I do to prevent it? Thanx in advance.

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24-Apr-2005	#2
BonsaiGreenhorn Learning the Art Join Date: Dec-2004 Location: Ft.Myers FL but currently Jacksonville FL Country: United States USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 541	When you say leaves burning out I assume they're turning brown or yellow? What kind of soil is the tree in, most times if the tree is not in bonsai soil (a free draining soil) the soil stays too wet for too long, therefore if you have a 'non bonsai' soil watering once each day might be over watering. But if you do have a bonsai soil are you making sure that everytime you water the soil is dry? You can stick your finger in about an inch or so and feel around. If things are wet or moist, then water isnt needed; and if the soil is dry, then you should water. This also happens to serissas when they have been moved, or a sudden change in weather conditions. I hope I can answer something through that. LMK us know your situation either way, your setup, etc. Also, dont be afraid to use the search up top for some things! Welcome to bonsaiTALK.com ! -Evan __________________

26-Apr-2005	#3
brunch bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Apr-2005 Location: Novi Sad Country: Serbia & Montenegro USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 42	The tree is still in it's original soil, the soil it was in, when iI bought it, but the weather has been rapily changing in last couple of weeks. Is this something a should be concerned about, or not? Thanx for the tips.

26-Apr-2005

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Originally Posted by brunch

The tree is still in it's original soil, the soil it was in, when iI bought it, but the weather has been rapily changing in last couple of weeks.
Is this something a should be concerned about, or not?
Thanx for the tips.

Ok, well be sure the soil is moderately dry before everytime you water, this kind of soil can hold water in and sometimes give root-rot (what happened to one of my serissas.) Probably want to repot next spring for sure and maye now if it's not too late.

If its the weather thats making these leaves do this, i wouldn't worry. But if its the soil you probably want to repot it into a free draining bonsai soil.

Hope this Helps.
-Evan

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26-Apr-2005	#5
brunch bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Apr-2005 Location: Novi Sad Country: Serbia & Montenegro USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 42	Well I've been thinking about repotting, and as soon as i find a proper pot. I think this one is a bit small, and I want my bonsai to grow a bit bigger. I'll keep you informed. Thanx brunch

27-Apr-2005	#6
BonsaiGreenhorn Learning the Art Join Date: Dec-2004 Location: Ft.Myers FL but currently Jacksonville FL Country: United States USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 541	The sooner the better. What Zone are you in? -Evan __________________

29-Apr-2005	#7
brunch bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Apr-2005 Location: Novi Sad Country: Serbia & Montenegro USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 42	I'm in a Temperate Continentel Zone with a gradual transition between the four seasons of the year. It's mid spring now.

4-May-2005	#8
marija hajdic bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: Split Country: Croatia (Europe) USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 157	North Serbia is 7a or 7b. __________________ Regards, Marija http://www.my-bonsai.com

4-May-2005

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North Serbia is 7a or 7b.

Thanx Marija

5-May-2005	#10
BonsaiGreenhorn Learning the Art Join Date: Dec-2004 Location: Ft.Myers FL but currently Jacksonville FL Country: United States USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 541	Plant into that free draining soil! -Evan __________________

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