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Question: Help! ficus bonsai problems?

(Posted by: Josh W on 2009-02-15 06:42:01)

I have recently got a ficus bonsai tree.. some have the leaves have since yellowed a bit and are falling off just by gentle touch i know i am suposed to be using an atomizer to mist the tree.. but i am in the middle of a snowstorm cannot go to the store and dont ahve one at home. what can i do!!!!!! what kind of answer is that, i did not ask for your opinion on the fate of my tree i asked how i can make an atomzier or some such thing.

Posted by: Kat on 2009-02-15, 06:49:44

Ah, I got one of those a while back! They're impossible to keep alive, just give up on it for your own good.

Posted by: andrew v on 2009-02-15, 17:41:37

Hello, I have several ficus and I would have to say that they are one of the most resilient bonsai trees there are. The primary reason on why the leaves on the ficus are turning yellow and falling is because despite the fact that the tree is resilient it does not react well to being moved. If you can, find a place in your home close to a window where the tree can be placed. I have had several of my trees drop every single leaf after being moved and miraculously all of the leaves came back. Just don't forget to give the tree enough water and when the opportunity presents itself (spring/ summer) take the tree outdoors, after all it is a tree.