Why is my bonzi tree drying up?

Answer 1

The two most likely scenarios are a) You are not watering enough so it is drying up. B) You've overwatered, this causes the roots to rot, the tree cannot take up any more water since the roots are dead, hence it dries up and looks as if its been underwatered.

Answer 2

Perhaps your soil has gone bad. Water penetrates soil through a process called leeching. During a period of time soils become more prone to leeching and deliver less water to the plant. Your soil also needs oxygen, try poking holes in the soil with a nail about 4 inches deep around the plant(10-15 holes). Also inspect the plant for damage, there may be an injury to the xylem or phloem(water delivery organs). You may want to change the location of the plant as well, move it into more sunlight or less sunlight depending on its current placement. Do not change soils until the plant is healthy again it sounds like it is vulnerable right now and it may not survive the transplant. You can also try spritzing water on the plant directly the plant should absorb surface water, just be sure you don't over water it because surface moisture also leads to moss and mildew. Also give a close inspection for pests that may be causing the problem if there are a little (cigarette) tobacco on the soil will help just remove it after recovery. Just remember that although plants live a long time they do not live forever, they get sick and catch disease just like us. Sometimes plants just die.

Good luck

Answer 3

Are you watering it regularly? Most Bonsai problems are from neglected watering.

Since the idea of growing bonsai is to keep the plant in as small a tray and with as little soil as possible, they have a tendency to dry out very quickly, specially indoors and during winter.

Keep the soil moist - not just on top but deep within the pot. Most bonsai need daily watering. Also, mist the leaves at the same time, specially if you have central heating. About once a week, submerge the entire pot in luke-warm water and keep it there until it's thoroughly soaked. (Drain well before returning it to its place)

I hope its not already a goner. Good luck.

Answer 4

you should tell us what you've been doing with it, otherwise how would we know?