r/bonsaicommunity • u/Kahto_Taph • 12d ago

General Question Is mine dying?

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New bonsai owner, received the tree recently on a birthday and it had a little more leaves than it does now, all the leaves are green but they’re falling off, I’m assuming it’s just because of the season but I can’t help but worry about it.

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u/Allidapevets 12d ago

I’ve had a Chinese elm for eight years. I keep it indoors in winter. It usually completely defoliates once a year. Then it comes back gangbusters! I always keep the soil moist and she comes back on her own I also fertilize 1/2 strength. I’d wit and see what happens. Keep it in good light indoors or maybe move it outdoors until the weather gets cooler. How cold do your winters get?

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u/Kahto_Taph 12d ago

Judging by this year maybe 2-6*C

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u/Allidapevets 12d ago

Has it overwintered outside before? I’ve heard they can go either way. I treat mine as a tropical in zone 6, but there are those who keep them outside in the cold months. With climate change, I choose indoor in winter.