Comments on: 5 Top Indoor Bonsai Care Tips by Samuel Phillipson

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:14:18 +0000

Hi there, I bought my son a Chinese Elm Bonsai for Christmas but like many people on here I too am new to all this. He is keeping the tree in his room on a desk but not in direct sunlight, should he be keeping it in the window? He is watering it about every 3 days and there are some leaves which are falling off. We just want to know if he should be pruning at all yet? And how far back/how often do you trim the branches?

By: admin

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:57:17 +0000

robert – Yes this is normal after a move just make sure it is in a good position – not too hot not too cold and not too much sun on it and it should return to normal soon.

By: robert morrow

robert morrow — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:16:46 +0000

my wife has just bought me a ficus ginseng about 5 days ago, it is well established and stands about 4 foot tall and i am really pleased to receive such a gift however there seems to be alot of the leaves falling off, is this normal on a new move and if not how can i remedy this, thank you.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:24:05 +0000

This doesn’t sound like any pest you need to worry about unless they have red heads which are vine weevils the number one insect to worry about with bonsai. If you are worried you can spray the soil and leaves with insecticide which you can find at the garden centre

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:31:48 +0000

Hi, I purchased a Chinese elm from a local gardening store yesterday. Looks in good health but today I noticed tiny White insects crawling around the soil. They are smaller than a pin head and quite fast. What are they and how do I get rid of them?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:51:23 +0000

maxine the tree you have is also known as a fukien tea. It is unfortunately rather difficult to take care of especially if you are just starting out with bonsai. I would recommend a ficus instead which is much easier

By: Mandy Rivers

Mandy Rivers — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:20:38 +0000

I agree with you that watering is the number one problem for most beginners. I’m glad you shared some tips on proper watering of the bonsai – not too little, not too much.

By: maxine rosenberg

maxine rosenberg — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:16:57 +0000

i have a indoor bonsai tree name on the box says bonsai carmona ihave followed the maintinance information on the box but all the leaves are going brown and dropping off even the new ones that are coming through can someone help me please

By: admin

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:08:23 +0000

what type of tree is it Jenny?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:59:08 +0000

Hi. I am also new to bonsai growing. My tree is indoors and lost all its leaves in May -thought it was dead but kept watering. To my delight new leaves appeared!! but are now turning yellow again and falling off. Its in a window with late evening sun and I am keeping it moist – don’t think I’m over or under watering. Can you help? many thanks.