Bonsai Tree Leaves Curling

Too much water can begin to drown the.

Bonsai tree leaves curling. Bonsai trees in unhealthy environments may begin to lose leaves. Le it drain well before putting it back so it won t be sitting in water. Eventually the leaves will curl up and fall off. To get through to the dry core it would probably be best to soak the tree well just the soil for a good 15 minutes.

Too much and too little water can be equally damaging for a bonsai tree. Remember to place the plant in a well ventilated area to prevent reinfection. Spider mites are a serious problem for bonsai trees especially those grown indoors. Although rust infections are not usually fatal they can cause severe damage to your tree.

Look for signs of disease in your dying bonsai including curled leaves white powder yellowing foliage and discolored spots which could indicate diseases such as leaf curl powdery mildew or. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves of a bonsai tree and cause them to fall off while a total lack of sunlight will slowly kill the tree beginning with the leaves. Try to use room temperature water. Wilted or curling leaves that may turn brown at the tips or edge a sparse canopy of off color and undersized leaves leaf scorch or yellowing leaves untimely fall color and early leaf drop even if you run a sprinkler in your yard your trees likely need additional water said rick castro of davey s northwest seattle office.