This plant needs a lot of light...14 hours of artificial light minimum if
you are growing it indoors....and close to the lights
if fluorescent fixtures. Add in the light and things will improve if the
plant isn't too far gone. If it is past frost in your
area, get the bonsai outside and sunlight will help a lot...just be careful
of sunburn at first as the cuticle layer on
indoor leaves is thin and needs time to build up.
Pauline

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ]On Behalf
Of Patrick Maloney
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 10:19 AM
To:
Subject: [IBC] Help!


Hello Everyone,

I was given a bonsai tree as a gift in mid-February. The label states that
it is a "Tree of a Thousand Stars" (Serissa foetida). The label also states
that it is an "Evergreen indoor bonsai... Likes warm position and good
light, away from draughts. Min. temp 50F. Water frequently, feed weekly in
growing season."

I have done all this and yet the tree still seems very sickly. The leaves
are yellowing and dropping off, several per day. The food I'm using is
Chrysal plant food for Bonsai.

Any advice would be very welcome.

Thank you.

Patrick

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