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Author:  timski [ 27 Oct 2011, 22:31 ]
Post subject:  podocarpus leaves drying out
hi there people, my lovely bonsai that i have been paying lots of attention to is starting to show signs of drying out leaves, clumps of them have dried out i have watered and fed this tree with great care and i am afraid that its not well, i moved him from the darker lounge to the brighter room the kitchen (and i have not turned on the central heating as of yet no need just yet) but as you can see from the photos its not looking very well. This is my first tree so i am hoping to get this right before i go and buy more i want to see this grow for a few years, before i get more..

i have taken some photos close up to give you an idea of what is going on
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nay pointers or help is much appreciated


thanks

tim
;-)
Author:  suhlEap [ 28 Oct 2011, 09:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: podocarpus leaves drying out
I don't know anything about this species, so I can't be particularly helpful, but I would suggest getting a misting bottle (they're only cheap) and misting the leaves once or twice a day. The other thing is to make sure it's getting enough light. Is this a tropical species? If not perhaps it should be kept outside until it starts to get really cold. If tropical, try getting a grow lamp if you have money to spend. I have been using a reptile basking spot bulb which I bought from pets at home for £3 and all my tropicals have grown stronger under it than when they were outside in summer. Hope this helps!
Author:  Gwen Potter [ 28 Oct 2011, 12:17 ]
Post subject:  Re: podocarpus leaves drying out
http://www.bonsai4me.co.uk/SpeciesGuide/Podocarpus.html

This link is to Podocarpus on Bonsai4me website. I have no experience myself but maybe if you address the points on its care, you may realise where yours is struggling. It may just be sulking from the move and will recover unaided. Check on your drainage too.

Gwen

ps I think these 'tropical' varieties are not at all easy as you are trying to recreate its natural environment indoors. I would give serioous consideration to getting a bomb-proof all year round outdoor tree to extend your interest. A small collection of trees will teach you far more than one Podocarpus.
Author:  ally.s [ 28 Oct 2011, 12:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: podocarpus leaves drying out
I had a Podocarpus that did the same (gradually all over!). I put it down to the ligature I'd put near bottom of trunk to get higher nebari... Ended up testing my new drill bits on it - no green under bark or anything. Oh well, it was the Ex's, so not too bothered! lol
Author:  splendidplumage [ 28 Oct 2011, 17:07 ]
Post subject:  Re: podocarpus leaves drying out
Hello.

I have been squinting at your photos for a while trying to see the drying out leaves.

Is it the bottom branch on the right in the first photo?
In the second photo I can see maybe 3-4 old looking leaves near the bottom of the photo. perhaps 1 higher up. These could just be a few old ones dying off because of time of year.
In the 3rd photo are the lighter shoots in the center supposed to be the wilting ones? It is a bit unclear as they are a bit out of focus.

Seeing as it is your first tree and you are caring for it based upon advise gleaned from the internet rather than experience, it may help us if you were more specific about how you look after it. Rather than just "watered and fed with great care". It is not unknown, for people to diligently follow wrong advise.

A note about what order things happened in and when could help too. You moved it from your lounge to your kitchen. Was it suffering before hand or after? How long ago was it moved etc.

Are we assuming you have had it in your lounge since May. Saw it suffering recently (within the last week?) and have only just moved it?

Has it ever been repotted? I can only see the soil surface in one photo, it looks quite dark,like it is maybe just peat. It would be interesting to know if that is original compost, new compost, just a top dressing etc. Also I can not really see how deep the pot is either.

Causes I haven't ruled out yet: roots could be suffering, could be lack of light, could be due to old physical damage, could be just a few old leaves, could be due to uneven vigor in the tree, etc.
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