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31-Oct-2002
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Ailing Fukien Tea Tree
Because of a family emergency, I was forced to leave my beautiful 7 year old fukien tea tree in the care of a friend. Unfortunately, she put the pretty tree in the window and completely forgot about it for 2 1/2 weeks.
The tree was in full bloom when I left, and the flowers are still clinging to the brances. Almost all of the leaves are still on the tree, but they are very dried out and papery-looking. I'm afraid to ask, but can a bonsai come back from such strenuous conditions? I know I'm not the best caretaker -- I live in an apartment w/o a balcony and I've been keeping the tree near an east-facing window and opening it on fine days for a little wind and fresh air. But it was doing fine when I left it, and I really feel awful that this has happened. I think if this tree makes it and this happens again, I will try to take the tree with me. It seems a better alternative. |
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31-Oct-2002
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That's a sad story. I know how I would feel if that happened to my Fukien Tea.
If the roots dried out it may be too late. You might try emersing the plant in water up to the rim of the pot for about 15 minutes to completely soak the roots. It would also be a good idea to put some Super Thrive in the water (1 drop per gallon) as well. Good luck! Ed |
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31-Oct-2002
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I do know that fukien teas will drop their leaves if the roots get too dry. I have not had great success with them myself due to mites, but I would think that a good soaking is at least worth a try. It might take some time for the new leaves to bud out but, what the heck. You said this is a 7 yr. old tree. Have you had it that long and what is your secret to keeping it free of mites/ mealy bugs?
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31-Oct-2002
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I bought this tree about 6 months ago from a relatively small bonsai stand in the mall. The tag said 7 years old, trained for 5 years, so I'm pretty much going on the honesty of the shop owner.
My secret for mites is I live in Northern Idaho. We just don't seem to get any of the buggers who are bold enough to come into the apartment complex. |
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30-Mar-2008
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Jun-2006
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Pest on Fukien Tea
I have had problems with Mealy Bugs/Aphids on my Tea and found mixing a Teaspoon of Tomato Dust with a quart of water and spayed on with my pump sprayer eliminated them in a couple of weeks.
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10-Apr-2008
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
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I can't offer any advice, but I can commiserate - I just did the same thing to my FT in early March. I left it in a sunny window for about 4 days while travelling and the leaves totally dried up. I immersed it and for the last 6 weeks I've been waiting for any sign of life - none yet but the cambium is still bright green on the trunk and all significant branches. I don't know how long to wait - anyone have ideas?
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11-Apr-2008
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Join Date: Jun-2002
Location: Hudson, FL
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Kyleenah,
Does the bark scratch green? Take your fingernail and scratch to see if you get green showing through....nothing drastic, just a little scratch. If you don't get green then the tree is probably dead. If you do get green, find a shady spot outside. Put the tree out there in shade or filtered sun. Water it good just to rehydrate the soil in the pot. (if the gravel on the soil surface was glued on...pick it off. That won't be good for the tree anyhow) Then, just be patient. Don't over water, just keep it moist and otherwise, leave it alone. It might take a few weeks but you will probably start to see green appearing here and there on it. Keep checking for green every week or so. As long as it scratches green there is a chance it will come back. Sometimes the best thing you can do is ignore it...except for remembering to water it when it gets dry, that is. Good luck. |
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