Fukien Tea Tree in Chicago

georgette_says

I have a fukien tea tree that i purchased at a bonsai show at the chicago botanic gardens this past summer. it did GREAT during that season. But now it's about 50-60 degrees outside. so i keep it inside. I water it regularly (not too much of course), but i keep it in my bathroom so when people shower, the humidity helps it out. but what i noticed is that the leaves are falling. is it dying?? last year my bonsai died during winter. (my mom kept it on the floor next to a window where all the cool air can come in .. )

i don't want to make the same mistake again this winter.. can someone please advise me on how to take care of my bonsai? i live in chicago and mother nature gets moody here. please help!! please tell me that my bonsai isn't dying..is there a reason why the leaves are falling? is it because of the temperature? thank you!

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TreeBay

Hi Georgette,

I'm guessing your bathroom doesn't have huge picture windows with daylight streaming in?** Most trees don't like a big change in environment, so that might ahve something to do with it, too. Welcome to bonsaiTALK and please post a picture of your tree, if you have one.

Regards,

Matt

P.S **If so, I understand why you didn't post your location

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If you live in the chicago area there is a bonsai nursery that offers classes - you may want to consider checking them out.

Most likely your tree is not getting enough light. You will probably need to provide supplimental lighting.

- bob

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