Fukien Tea Help! Should I Repot?

xghostx

My tree was purchased from the internet mid summer and lived happily outside. It is in a 8" pot with your typical soggy mulch mail order medium. I was afraid it was too late in the season to repot and the tree was doing fine. I have since moved it indoors and was doing fine for about a month. Now the leaves are yellowing up and dropping to the point where the tree is almost leafless. My question is can I repot now and try and save this tree or try and revive it in the soggy soil it is in and repot in the spring. The tree sits next to a french door and gets plenty of sun and the soil is check daily and is only watered when needed. I have a chinese elm from the same supplier in the same medium in the same spot and is doing fine as well as my other tropicals that are indoor for the winter.

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treebeard55

Ghost,

Have you checked for pests, like mealybugs or scale? A serious infestation by such beasties can cost a bonsai its leaves.

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xghostx

I do not see anything strange. the leaves are browning and crisping up. i think i am losing her? They look as though they are scorched but by what? just the inside heat and lack of humidity?