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9-Sep-2005	#1
TREE_12 bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Sep-2005 Posts: 8	help plz there dieing again hello im new to growing trees and now i have repotted them they seem to be slowly dieing is there any 1 who can help and will UV lites help im in need of desperate help as i dont want them to die its only been growing for 3 months and the books i been reading are no good plz help. they are indoor bonsai trees

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9-Sep-2005	#2
Will_Heath BANNED Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Clinton Township, MI Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 MI AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 4,227	Letting us know what types of plants you have and where you live would help us help you. A picture would speak volumes also. Will

9-Sep-2005	#3
TREE_12 bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Sep-2005 Posts: 8	tree_12 they are golden rain trees i live in plymouth england tree is about 300mm long leaves are big but they are going brown and the branches are slowly sagin over the last 3 weeks

9-Sep-2005	#4
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,445	Is the soil staying wet or are you letting it dry out a little between waterings? If you stick your finger into it, is it just a little wet underneath the top? What soil did you use? When you repotted, did you cut any of the roots? Was the pot smaller than the one they came in? Where do you keep the tree? Outside or inside, in the sun or shade? Does it have any new buds at all? Does it have any bugs? Joanie

9-Sep-2005	#5
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,445	I can't find any info in a quick search on golden rain trees, and you are keeping it indoors.... maybe not enough sun? Does anyone have one of these?? Joanie

9-Sep-2005	#6
TREE_12 bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Sep-2005 Posts: 8	theres no bugs i got plenty of sun on them i didnt cut the roots the soil is barbera lockets bonsai soil there nxt to the window were they started to grow and the soil is moist all the way thru i havnt potted the tree to deep either

9-Sep-2005	#7
TREE_12 bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Sep-2005 Posts: 8	Koelreuteria paniculata this is the other name i found for this tree

9-Sep-2005	#8
TREE_12 bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Sep-2005 Posts: 8	does any1 kno if UV lights will help just incase my trees are not getting anough sunlight i would apreciate as much help as possible

9-Sep-2005	#9
BrianBay9 Trunk Collector Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Loveland, CO Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 or 5? AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,365	Indoor light, even in a sunny window, is never as intense as the light outdoors. If lighting is the problem, supplementing it may help (can't hurt), but I wouldn't use UV light. Plants absorb wavelengths between 400 and 700 nm I think. I'm not sure they can use UV wavelengths, and they may actually be damaging. Are you sure you're not thinking of fluorescent lighting? You can get bulbs for fluorescents that give a better spectrum of lights for plants. Brian __________________ There's a difference between taking your art seriously, and taking yourself too seriously.

9-Sep-2005	#10
Aaron_K bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Mar-2004 Country: England USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 1,477	Hi Tree, Really you need to take a picture of the rain trees so that everyone can see what you are referring to. The first thing I would say to you is that NO tree is an indoor tree. Trees are best of growing where nature intended. Bonsai that are referred to as "indoor" are so labelled because they can survive , this does not mean they will thrive. Most "indoor" trees are subtropical like Ficus, and must be given protection from the winter temperatures. From mid spring (temps permitting) all the way through to late autumn, these "indoor" trees should be kept outside getting the full benefit of natural light, water, humidity and air circulation. On top of the picture, information on the watering and feeding regime you have been following will be needed. Most often, bonsai are killed by over watering them or over feeding them. I don't own a raintree, but many people on the forum do, who might be able to offer you some sound advice. I did a quick search online, and one website said these were "outdoor" trees, so that alone might be reason enough as to why yours are dying. UV light wont help anymore than putting the tree outside. Sit tight and wait for replies from those with direct experience with these trees. In the meantime, fill out your user CP with location and USDA heat zone info for future reference. Your USDA is 9. All the best, Aaron __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Muriel Strode Vulpes pilum mutat, non mores! "A fox may change its skin but never its character"

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