My zelkova parvifolias leaves is turning yellow and the leaves Are falling off
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69110
Thank you for the reply. The leaves shedding didnt feel right i tried blowing ln it yesterday. And there were alot of leaves falling off. Also green leaves. But it didnt look like the newer leaves fell off so i guess thats a good sign.. I water it almost everyday when the soil feels dry. To the touch. I always pour water from the top and some times i use My shower to do it.. I havent changed the soil since i bought it so maybe i should do that soon. Otherwise it looks like it drains pretty well. Also the place that i bought it from told me to repot it in 3 years time. Would it be a good time for me to change soil and such now? Also im planing on movong it outside when i get the chance!
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69111
Thank you. Do you think i should repot it or change the soil. Or is it a bad time?
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69113
If the soil is draining good, you have had your tree less than a year and are in the northern hemisphere, I dont think repotting an unhealthy tree this time of the year is the way forward. I think it will bounce back once aclimaticed to outside and full sun.
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69114
That was also what was bugging me out. I think this would be normal in autumn but at this time of year. Its dropping more leaves everyday. I Will link a picture also. I think i will go buy some bonsai soil and change thatt while looking for Any root issues. The i will put it outside and Hope for the Best. I Will post an update later on
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Thank you. I was thinking of Changing the soil to some bonsai soil. But if you think i should wait i will. The tree is shedding more and more leaves every hour also there is other growth in the soil so i dont think its great soil
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69116
Leaves dropping that are (partially) green AND the green dots in yellow leaves are an indication for a problem with the roots.
Repotting is a double edged sword. Not knowing what you do you can easily kill a tree with a repot outside the optimal repotting time. Not repotting if there are real rot problems can kill the tree easily too.
Considering you have growing tips and the ends of the branches have healthy leaves I would opt for not repotting. Proper watering is key.
I *think* the soil is much wetter than you think, and you might be overdoing it with the water. My trees are outside in full sun/rain, in very open granular dry substrate and they do not need water more than once a day. (But it is col here, not sure of your climate).
Maybe when you want to water next, scratch in a corner of the pot and see how dry.wet the substrate is halfway down in the pot. The aim is NOT to get the soil to dry out completely. But it needs to drain all the free water in the substrate.
Repotting is a double edged sword. Not knowing what you do you can easily kill a tree with a repot outside the optimal repotting time. Not repotting if there are real rot problems can kill the tree easily too.
Considering you have growing tips and the ends of the branches have healthy leaves I would opt for not repotting. Proper watering is key.
I *think* the soil is much wetter than you think, and you might be overdoing it with the water. My trees are outside in full sun/rain, in very open granular dry substrate and they do not need water more than once a day. (But it is col here, not sure of your climate).
Maybe when you want to water next, scratch in a corner of the pot and see how dry.wet the substrate is halfway down in the pot. The aim is NOT to get the soil to dry out completely. But it needs to drain all the free water in the substrate.
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69117
Thank you very Much. I Will look put for it and water it with care over the next few days. And if it keeps getting worse i might take it with me to some one whho can help me repot it propper. Its not that warm where i live. Its 15 degrees celcius at this time of the year.. Thank u again
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #69118
When I had 15 degrees I watered my elm in mostly inorganic substrare 2-3 times a week. Off cource, weather, placement etc is important to concider as well. But watering every day in 15 degrees and organic soil is for sure too much.
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