Chinese Plum

johngmilner · White Belt Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

I have had a Chinese plum for 6 months. At the start it was fine and growing well. Over the last month the leaves have started to become brittle even though it has been watered at least twice a week.

Does this tree loose its leaves during the winter, or should I re pot it.

It is left on the kitchen window which does not get direct sunlight except in the early morning

please advise

Stymie · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Chinese Plum

Hello John and welcome.

Is Chinese plum Sageretia chums? If so, it is an evergreen variety and something is wrong. I would think that twice a week watering might be a bit sparse. The planting medium should remain moist at all times. Have I got this right?

Dick · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 3:45 am Post subject: Re: Chinese Plum

I wondered if it was a sageretia or a natal plum. Big difference. If it's the latter it will also be an evergreen.

"Brittle" is not a good word to use when discribing the leaves or branches of a bonsai. It usually means that something is very wrong.

johngmilner · White Belt Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

Stymie · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Chinese Plum

Glad that we got the variety right John. Sags' temperature range can be anywhere in between 12C and 24C that is 54F to 75F. They like humid conditions and regular mist spraying is beneficial. (not in direct sunlight). I still think that your main problem has been a lack of moisture. The location sounds okay. Try standing it on a tray with damp pebbles or grit in it. The water should not actually touch the pot. This will provide a more humid climate in its immediate vicinity. Leave off feeding it until it shows signs of new growth.

Dick · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:19 am Post subject: Re: Chinese Plum

John,

Stymie gave you good advice there. Sageretia it is.