new but dead tree?

Anya

Hi im new to my tree its a sext little chinese elm!

i have only had it about three weeks and im really scared thats its dying already!

She keeps losing leaves! they are turning yellow.

what do i do!

i think im giving it enough water and its on a light window sill, i make sre the soil is always damp

Any advice?


PLEASE SAVE MY INNOCENT LITTLE TREE!

Andrew

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gregb

While sold as an indoor species and one of the few temperate species that can live year round indoors, Chinese elm are deciduous trees and will lose their leaves in the fall like other deciduous species. This is triggered by the Autumnal Equinox--one of two days in the year when the length of day is equal to the length of night. If you keep this tree indoors, it will grow a new set of leaves soon if you don't panic and do something silly, like quit watering it or fertilize it

So your tree is only doing what is normal. Watch the soil that it doesn't stay too wet while the tree is growing a new set of leaves, but don't let it dry out too much. Give the tree plenty of light and keep it away from heating vents that may dry it out too much while it's indoors. If it were mine, I'd keep it outdoors where it can receive all the things it needs to keep it robust and healthy.

Pearl

Keep it away from unwanted heat. Temp should be 60 degrees or above. Do not fertilize. Winter is approaching, add insulation around the pot and have yourself a cool beer.