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Bonsai problems

12 years ago

Hi, IÃ¯Â¿Â½m having some problems with a bonsai I own, for starters I donÃ¯Â¿Â½t know which kind of bonsai it is (the name of the actual plant ) and besides its leaves seem dry but theyÃ¯Â¿Â½re not and they have some red/brown colouring that doesÃ¯Â¿Â½t seem healthy at all. Any advice appreciated , THX .

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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)
12 years ago
It looks like it might be commonly called dwarf brush cherry, formerly Eugenia myrtifolia, now classified widely as Syzgium paniculatum.

To help you, we'd need more info ..... like a description of your watering/fertilizing habits, where you live, plant indoors or out, how much light it gets, and anything else you can think of that would be helpful.

Odds favor over-watering or an accumulation of soluble salts in the soil solution - but that's just the odds.

Al
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