Is My Bonsai Dying Or Is It Alive?

[@andreh.3886]

This video has been very helpful. I was paranoid my Bonsai tree was dying because I have bad luck with plants lol. But it’s been a few weeks and my bonsai is still kicking. I was concerned about the roots but I scratched and saw green, fingers crossed lol

[@joym1784]

Hands down the most helpful video I’ve watched on bonsai! Thank you!

[@aajn88]

Nice video! I wonder how long should I keep my bonsai inside the plastic bag? I did it for 2 full days and it started to look better, then I removed the plastic bag and it dried again :(

[@ahmetbilalaytekin7563]

Great video. I wonder your indoor plant setup. My flat in has poor light condition, it faces north. I m thinking making a setup just like yours. Would you make video about it. Thanks.

[@BonsaiTalk]

How are you doing Ahmet? High five for subscribing, commenting and beeing apart of us and talk Bonsai.. It's on it's way! summer/fall im superbusy right now.. but it's comming!

[@ahmetbilalaytekin7563]

Bonsai Talk Great. I m looking forward to. Thanks

[@BonsaiTalk]

Done.

[@yiman7370]

But you didn't say for how long to leave the bag on and where in the sunlight or somewhere in a normal light and also won't the tree suffocate if there is no air ?

[@BonsaiTalk]

Thanks for the e-mail.. As said, the best is to have the tree in the microclimate as long as it manages to be there without the rot starting, hence trees can not techincally suffocate like a human or animal could..

[@kellyfang8040]

My leaves are becoming really dry and now bits are falling off. However the bottom of the tree is a very dark colour. I know the cause is a few days of no watering. I really don’t know what to do as I’ve been keeping the soil most every single day yet the colour is still not right! Can you please advise? I really wish this tree can be saved but dont know what else to do.

[@jazzye6493]

I inherited a small bonsai tree it's all brown can I revive it? I gave it water, food and put it in the sun. Would re potting it help?

[@az6802]

Hey there, thanks for the video. I believe my Bonsai's environment lacks in high moisture humidity, I was wondering how many days to leave the plastic bag ?

[@devinponder2960]

Thnk you so much or the info. I actually bought a Bonsai in a self watering pot. (You basically put the water in the bottom pot and a thread connects to the top pot where my Bonsai sits. I dunno, first time I purchased one like so.) Anywho, we were out of town for a few weeks, bottom pot dried up, so the the top did as well. When we returned my sweet little guy was parched, leaves started browning and falling off. I now have some green leaves left, other leaves are yellowish, and not strong. Is my little guy dying? Any hope for him?

[@BonsaiTalk]

Nice to talk to you Devin.. I have literally had trees comming back from the dead, and we are not talking about deadwood here. Try to raise the humidty with some microclimate solution like a tight sitting plasticbag in the shade or a small growbox or greenhouse. Don't give in yet, nurse the shit outta it and wait. Lessons learned.

[@srdjanvidosevic6828]

Hi! My bonsai's leaves started to fall off rapidly. I trimmed it, almost all branches and I fed it with 6-3-6 fertilizer. Is it gonna help? Thanks for answer in advance.

[@BonsaiTalk]

Whats Up Srdjan?.. Never fertilize a sick / weak tree...

[@srdjanvidosevic6828]

@@BonsaiTalk ok I fertilized just a little bit, it's not gonna hurt

[@serine395]

Hi, i bought a in norwegian "bonsaikfiken" or i think it is a ficus ginseng, i am a newbie and now the ficus ginseng has lost all of its leaves, but the branch is green, what can i do to make it better? i have searched alot around, but find it difficult to understand what is best for the ficus ginseng. Please help!

[@Thefi5thdnb]

Hi, my Chinese elm isn't very green on the base but the higher parts are green, it's lost all it's leaves though is it too late to revive? I've been deep soaking the roots to get a good supply of water into the roots , going to repeat every 2 days or until the soil is dry.

[@zoe_moth]

I'm hoping to get some help, I've been growing four of them and they're only sprouts but they were pretty healthy and growing quickly, but a few days ago one of them stopped standing up and is now bent over, this morning I saw that another is like that now, what do I do to help them?

[@nejikanbonsai]

Hello bonsaï talk, let’s grow! 😉👍

[@roselabanes527]

Is there a specific time of the day when I can do this plastic thing to my bonsai? Hope you can help me, it's my first time to grow one and I really love how healthy it is in the beginning but now it drying out :( :(

[@mikbonsai]

Johan, great video , love the green pot.

[@BruceLeef]

😢 I gotta learn the hard way. No NO.

[@amandawelch9125]

Great video. I've been thinking of transforming my ficus(Ben variety?) in to a ficus. It dried out too much last summer and I've been pinching back new grow to get more foliage. I use used fish tank water to water it and it seems to be doing well. It has 3 trunks to it and with the canopy still recovering it looks leggy. I've only had it about 2 years so it's still young and flexible. Been thinking of trying to braid the trunks together but I'm not sure about it.

[@patrickbowen5398]

Thanks for your videos. I just received 3 bonsai in the mail today. Satsuki Azalea, Barbados Cherry, and Bougainvillea. Sadly, the pot for the Azalea was broken in three spots. The bonsai had many yellowing leaves - but it is January. The Bougainvillea was in bloom. Gorgeous. The Barbados Cherry looks good. The soil in all is wet. I think to wet. I think all 3 should be Indoors for the Winter, right ??

[@BonsaiTalk]

Well The Cherry and the Bouggie can be inside... easy but the Azalea is hardy and temperate, you need to put that outside, regardless of the current health status... Make sure you check the Bouggie and the Barbados Cherry, if they are acklimatized and *ready* for a change to a freedraining soil.. Patrick, make sure you watch ALL of our content and you will learn all there is to learn about soil and sun and water... togheter with Bonsai. Welcome to BT my friend..

[@patrickbowen5398]

@@BonsaiTalk Thanks for the reply. Ok, well I'm waiting on a new replacement pot for the Azalea. Once I repot it into the new pot I will place outside in my shed in a plastic tub filled with Mulch around the pot to protect the roots for the balance of the winter. PS - What is your Name ? ~ Patrick

[@gavc3857]

Very informative, good work! I've recently bought a Chinese elm, 19 years old apparently. Im worried that its dying already due to many leaves falling off (turn a pale green colour first). I feel like I'm watering it enough. I keep it on my windowsill in the day time and my bedside table at night. Does this sound like a bad idea? I understand you're gonna need more info to diagnose the issue, thanks!

[@BonsaiTalk]

How ya doing Gav C? Try to find out from the seller exactly where the tree has been grown, inside/outside? This helps alot in your cultivation process because CE can adjust to both climates, indoor/outside. One common mistakes on does is to mistake indoors for outdoors and vice versa... Make sure the tree is healthy check the soil, if its bad and not drained enough, repot it right away and let it rest for awhile.

[@gavc3857]

Bonsai Talk hey, thanks for the quick response!! I'm thinking of taking it to a bonsai club near to where I live, to see if they can help. I think when it arrived it was unsettled and the tree wobbles a bit in the pot. Is this normal? Thanks again

[@BonsaiTalk]

It's not normal, a bonsai should (if needed) always be secured with wires.

[@gavc3857]

Bonsai Talk okay I will take my bonsai to a club tomorrow which will be my first time there haha, hopefully they can help with my emergency! Thanks for the advice, I'll be sure to let you know how I get on 👍🏻

[@walterheymans07]

HELP! I have an Acacia Galpinii small bonsai (about 7" high). I sprayed it with liquid soap and water now all the leaves are falling off. How do I recover it? And how likely is it to survive? HELP! I have an Acacia Galpinii small bonsai (about 7" high). I sprayed it with liquid soap and water now all the leaves are falling off. How do I recover it? And how likely is it to survive?

[@jlaz450]

Hello, I need some help with my bonsai, I scratched it where you said to and it’s not green :( I would appreciate any advice you can give me. I think I may need to repot

[@caycanhvacuocsong]

Thank you for posting a great video !

[@BonsaiTalk]

Thank you for hanging around with love and support!

[@andreis.4584]

Thanks for showing the provado care solution. Also using usual biospray against insects.

[@BonsaiTalk]

Appreciate it Andrei S. There is a sea of products, but i usually go this route!

[@andreis.4584]

Also used one of Bayer Gardena products against powdery mildew (fungus) diseas, it start to help cause before i lost all battles, few of the plants have passed away and it is extending on another plants quickly.

[@entyropy3262]

Nice topic, well explained. I am interested in seeing more of your indoor Bonsai environment, how you build your system what you used and what you learned from it.

[@BonsaiTalk]

Thanks alot Enty Ropy, You know what? It's comming! I'm planning for the future here and i can tell you it's packed with promising content in a fresh format, i want my audience and the community to grow!

[@entyropy3262]

Nice, I am looking forward to it.

[@yuricampos1710]

I was gifted a bonsai 3 weeks ago and have been loving it so much. unfortunately some of the leaves in a section have been turning brown and in a different spot it looks discolured. it used to be a very vibrant green and now it looks sad. The trunk is still very sturdy doesnt feel like its going bad. Im worried its not getting enough sun as there hasnt been enough sunshine where I live. I can't be sure that is the issue, anyone have any tips or recommendations?

[@lilbish8465]

my sister had a leaf go brown being in a cupboard an entire day she keeps it in the sun now it's fine so id say more sunlight

[@uttermagician8506]

Please help. I may have left it too late but I have had my bonsai for about 10 months and it is about 14 years old and u thought I had been taking good care of it but then the leaves started turning yellow and falling off. The small branches then slowly hardened too but the main trunk is still green inside. U think u may have overwatered and rotted the roots but is it possibly save able and is there a way to tell if the roots are fully rotted? Thanks if you can help.

[@deshawnbrownley4487]

How are things going?

[@marcosavila6668]

HELLO.. GOOD VIDEO. I HAVE A FICUS IS DYING. LEAFS ARE FALLING. SHOULD I CUT PART OF THE TREE.??? IT HAVE A GOOD SOIL. IM USING MIX OF BONSAI SOIL..

[@marcosavila6668]

THANK YOU..

[@michaellahenderson6844]

My bonsai has lost all of its leaves - the trunk is still green inside and the branches but leaves just fall off ? Garden Centre bought only a few months ago any help very much appreciated

[@BonsaiTalk]

Hi Michaella! Have you watched all of our content? The answers are in there... i can promise you that..

[@michaellahenderson6844]

I’ve found something saying I’ve basically not got water to the Centre part so I’ve soaked in water for several minutes as I think it’s a case of watering when soil was dry but the water running off to the corners and not being soaked up? Should I also try the bag method ??

[@hectordehesa2118]

I removed the brown needles from my juniper but u fear I removed too many. I have new growth that looks healthy. But the rest is still the sick color. Do you think I’m out of the woods?

[@mintosoup]

Hello Hector, I am currently dealing with a dry Juniper Tree. It is my very first but I am afraid of it dying. It has gotten to the point where I am getting desperate to hear everyone's tips with their Bonsai Tree. If you have any tips you'd like to share with me I would really appreciate it. 🌳

[@hectordehesa2118]

Majima Goro sounds like we are in the same boat. I have tried this bag method and I’ve tried leaving it in standing water for a day, about week later with no success. (Other then the tree not dying) I know I have well draining soil so I’m just watering daily and hoping for the best now. I honestly think my tree was getting. Too much sun and getting scorched. I was watering my tree with the water can left on the deck. The water was too hot. And the tree was barely hanging on. I moved it 4 days ago. Best of luck

[@hectordehesa2118]

Majima Goro hey buddy, I did some more research and Peter Chan form herons bonsai recommends to pot the sick tree is sphagnum moss. Lots of moss

[@mintosoup]

@@hectordehesa2118 I truly appreciate you coming back here to let me know! Sad news is my tree officially died but I will keep this information for my next tree in hopes that it won't die on me but if it show signs I will use the tips you have given me! Thank you so much! Have a blessed week! 🙏💖🌿

[@AKHIL_anywhere]

My ficus tree dieing because I use NPK 20 20 20 over dose, my tree leaves are fallen and tree steem is dieing what can I do now.

[@BonsaiTalk]

akhil sumputam Flush the pot, many times, wash away salts and minerals from the fertilizer. Then put it into half shade, 2weeks-1month.

[@AlexStayReal]

Hey I am growing a pinus something And now after 4 weeks i have one that Looks really promising for The Future . But suddenly The stem went brown-yellow why is that ???

[@AlexStayReal]

Note: i put Stones above The draining hole and Then covered it with dirt

[@frankwilsonii7399]

I noticed your jade plant. I can't be sure the exact species, but we call them ogre ears because they look like Shrek ears. a similar one is E.T. Fingers. I have one I repotted a few months ago and now some of the foliage is shriveling up and turning black. Others seem healthy but fall off. Any ideas? I water when the soil dries and every once in while I give it succulent plant food.

[@BonsaiTalk]

How ya doin Frank..You are talking about the demonstration tree Crassula Ovalata, "Jade" is very similiar, Portulacaria afra. Hmm, Black you say?... I'm wildly guessing, without seeing the actual tree, to little water or too much, more like to much! Always check your soil, it must be 100% free-draining so your bonsai is not standing in water, i talk about this alot!

[@frankwilsonii7399]

that is what is confusing me. I only water when the soil dries. Once a month or so, the water goes right through, the plant seems healthy. Maybe light? That don't make sense, I don't know. Great video by the way. Thanks for the feed back!

[@BonsaiTalk]

Thanks man. Once a month is WAY to long periods inbetween watering, especially if you have good drainage like you say.. If you have normal light levels (sunlight) atleast 6 hours, you need to water that plant more often, Succulents that's dry, will get shrinkly leaves!

[@briankavanagh7191]

2:13 is that a sad looking face on the Bonsai hahahaha

[@BonsaiTalk]

Haha, thats a good observation.

[@Boonie-boons]

Thank you! Now I know that I have a healthy plant!

[@judeunrein819]

i have a dwarf chinese juniper and there’s some brown ish needles what does that mean

[@helpjesus2617]

Jude Unrein same

[@daneskarsgard5659]

Awesome video and informative, my ginger brother. 🎩😁

[@BonsaiTalk]

It's the power of the gingers that makes the bonsai grow... did you know that?

[@daneskarsgard5659]

@@BonsaiTalk haha! Of course, bror. I'm quite ginger, myself. 🤣

[@keithdouglass3618]

🌱🌴🌳🐨 good easy to follow . it's either this or that. to isolate problems . Keith Australia

[@aiko_1124]

Hi, someone please help! I have a ginseng ficus bonsai here at home and it was doing great just a few weeks ago but then, suddenly, the leaves are now falling off (well, they have in fact all fallen off now) but they weren't yellow at all! They were actually very green and very healthy looking but they still all fell off, I see new sprouts of some leaves starting to form but I have noo clue why all of the leaves have fallen off : ( has anyone else experienced this and what can I do to save my plant? 😭

[@BonsaiTalk]

What kinda soil do you have? Ficus need free-draining soil (substrate) TIP: Watch our Newbeginners Guide Video.

[@valeriacartesiani8772]

Hi, thank you for this video, I've found it very helpful even if it maid me realise that my bonsai is probably dying. It is literally half healthy and half dried: the foliage on top have dried and fell off, the branches are dried with no sign of new sprouts. However, the foliage of the side branch are healthy green with flowers. I've scrubbed the trunk and the colour beneath is brownish white, I've also scrubbed it on the side where the healthy branch is, and that's vivid green. Do you guys think I still can do something for my Banzai (that's my bonsai's name, lol)? Thank you

[@BonsaiTalk]

Hey Valeria! Nice to see that you have found us.. stay and grow! The name "Banzai" is just a commercial trick.. it's no species or family name for a tree. Those parts that are dried up or very brittle are most likely dead. Good part is that you can still revive/rejuvenate the parts with foilage and flowers.. those parts have roots working for them.. Follow my steps with the "rescue mission" and/or transplant the bonsai when it's more stabile..

[@valeriacartesiani8772]

Hi, thank you for the tip! Sorry for the misunderstanding: Banzai is actually the name I gave to my bonsai :) It is a lovely cotoneaster that has dried suddenly when summer broke out. However, part of it has now flourished again apart from the top foliage. I bought it 3 years ago and, a part from minor issues, it has never suffered of anything major... I'll look at your videos and see what I can do ;)

[@BonsaiTalk]

Sounds good, you can also use Rhizotonic and some days/week in the shade to let it recover. Thats what i would do.

[@giannasollitto4678]

Is there any US equivalent to those Provado Care sticks? They seem to only be available internationally

[@annak2575]

Very interesting video, especially when dealing with a completely dried out Bonsai on the footstep of Death - ( an 18yr old Trident Maple from a hardware store almost completely crispy to touch) This "plastic bag green house method" is definitely more effective, contained, concentrated and practical than manual misting in a green house or whatever first aid setup is available to anyone! Also, "Provado" is something we do Not have in Australia. I understand that you say it is good for pests and mold, but is it also good for the dreaded "Root-Knot Nematode"??!! Could it be the miracle cure we have been searching for, for such a disgusting and stressful pest that we may finally have any hope against??!

[@BonsaiTalk]

Whats up Miss Anna.. This is what i know.. Nematodes, roundworms are the worlds most common organisms, however only 10% of them live of organic materia. Thus, like we *always* say and will promote, 1. this is why you ALWAYS grow in-organic. 2. This is why you must bareroot all gardencenter material (if the species tolerates it), because it's more likely they will build a infestation in warm, humid place in a framed micro envirnoment full of organic matter. 3. If we start of on the right foot to begin with, the stronger, healthier a plant is, the less are the chances that roundworms will attack the victim. 4. Nematodes are also pretty rare genreally speaking, there are more common pests and diseases like spidermites, mealybugs and tip-blight amongst bonsai trees. Im pretty sure there is strong pesticide and fluids to tackle the problem out there, of this i don't know much, and we need to investigate and check that out.

[@HrRezpatex]

Another great video that gave me valuable information. :) Thank you :)

[@lilbish8465]

so I don't have an issue with my bonsai other then the flowers they bloom an instantly fall or they dry up I just got this fella a few weeks ago any help😳

[@BonsaiTalk]

Sounds normal (atleast for a Carmona microphylla)

[@TheWizardofMNT]

What's the song at the end?

[@zebbb3170]

hello if anyone can offer me some advice it would be greatly appreciated!! i’ve had my chinese elm bonsai for just about two months now but the leaves are turning yellow and falling off:( it also has black spots but i’ve used fungicide for that and it seems to have helped but the leaves are still drying out! i keep it outside (i live in the uk) and water and feed it when required. I was thinking maybe i was overwatering it so I water it less now and it’s still growing new leaves so I’m not sure what to do

[@BonsaiTalk]

change the soil too FREE-DRAINING SOIL. Watch Our Guide ( Newbeginners Series )

[@I.M.CROW.]

Hey hope u can help. Ci have a white pine bonsai and half of the needles are gone and dark brown branches. Please advise or somehow via email.

[@virkisking]

sir your intro music too loud kindly adjust volume plz if possible. Every time i watch bonsai talk video i have adjust my phones volume twice. nice videosi am bonsai lover i have one 5-6 bonsai right now slowly increasing not enough time to work on it.

[@BonsaiTalk]

Gurbir Virk Appreciate your opinion, sound levels varying sometimes from one video, to another.... Nice to hear about your bonsai collection.. give your trees more time, it's worth it, let's grow!

[@markusvickery6843]

i was curious if i sent u a picture of my chinese elm tree if you could tell me if its able to recover it does have leaves regrowing back but they all died off and turned yellow first

[@BonsaiTalk]

Welcome Markus Vickery! Send pictures and video my friend, ask us anything, be featured here on the channel..

[@nicktohzyu]

Wow $25 top-tier Noctua PC-cooling fan

[@BonsaiTalk]

Of course.. only the best for our Bonsai's! Noctua is the shiet!

[@MrZiglvleit]

4:47 A lack of Fe you can see in the young leaves and lack of Mg shows change in color between the veins of a leaf. I think that a lack of Ca is the problem here. Sorry for my childish English, all the best ;-)

[@thomasvlekke5365]

my leaves are becomming really, really dry and are falling off. The leaves are either turning yellow or a dark purple-ish/black color on the tips. I've reamoved a bid of the bark from the main branch and from smaller branches but all of them are green beneath it. I don't really know what to do, because the soil is pretty moist, so it's not that it's drying out. Can anyone help me? I dont want this tree to die :(

[@BonsaiTalk]

Welcome to BT Thomas! Opise. Send us pictures and we will take a look at it. It's really hard to tell what might cause the problem without visual information.

[@thomasvlekke5365]

@@BonsaiTalk how do you want me to send you pictures? Just by email? I have a few pictures taken and ready to be send!

[@ThatGuy-cb3yv]

I come here for bonzi help and got a lecture from Ragnar Lothbrok?!

[@TENNSUMITSUMA]

8:55 Is that a noctua fan?!

[@BonsaiTalk]

Yes

[@javenwilliams1922]

I was wonder what was that weird shaped bonsai in the small blue pot on 5:30

[@BonsaiTalk]

It's a succulent bonsai, crassula.

[@javenwilliams1922]

Thank you seeing all of your interesting bonsai really makes me glad i took a liking to this hobby and life style.

[@jayman8543]

Could u do a vidio on your bonsai cabinet.

[@BonsaiTalk]

jayman8543 In a future near you...

[@jayman8543]

awsome thanks

[@bonsaituongda]

cây rất đẹp

[@BonsaiTalk]

rất đẹp, cảm ơn bạn!

[@asahki.54]

How long should the tree be in the bag to ensure healthy recovery

[@harrywinter154]

I subbed

[@BonsaiTalk]

Harry Winter Welcome! Nice to see you here.

[@alexiatrevino7284]

Wow

[@arrowgunt]

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