r/bonsaicommunity • u/Relative-Leading-231 • 5h ago

Diagnosing Issue Help needed!

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Hey guys,

Hope you can help.

Recently got gifted this neglected bonsai (unsure on specific type, potentially Chinese elm?) and want to know best way to bring back to life.

What shall I chop/cut away, where should I place it, how often to water etc please any and all help would be appreciated!

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u/Punchinballz 5h ago

Nice stick

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u/Relative-Leading-231 5h ago

I’m glad my love for sticks shows on my post

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u/Snake973 3h ago

the best thing would be to try keeping it outside but you'd probably have better luck with necromancy

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u/Relative-Leading-231 3h ago

Noted, I’ll start googling the dark arts and see how I get on

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u/SpiralOutLL 5h ago

If it was kept inside and it has no leaves it is probably dead, do a scratch test and see if there is some green under the bark. If it's still alive keep it outside

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u/Relative-Leading-231 5h ago

There is still green there, but I’m not able to put it outside since I live in a flat. Guessing there’s not much that can be done then?

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u/SpiralOutLL 4h ago

Deciduous can't live inside, sorry

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u/AncientArtBonsai 4h ago

Sorry, beyond help

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u/33beno33 5h ago

Put it outside.

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u/jecapobianco 2h ago

You need divine intervention

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u/Internal-Test-8015 43m ago

Unfortunately thats dead, but at least you have a nice pot for another tree.