Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
The Leaves of My Bonsai Tree Are Falling Off
The Leaves of My Bonsai Tree Are Falling Off. Bonsai trees are typically grown indoors, where their care can be more specialized. These dwarf trees are sensitive to changes in their environment, and there are a number of reasons the leaves may begin to fall off of a bonsai.
Bonsai trees are typically grown indoors, where their care can be more specialized. These dwarf trees are sensitive to changes in their environment, and there are a number of reasons the leaves may begin to fall off of a bonsai.
Watering Problems
Bonsai soils are specially formulated to dry out slowly, which is healthier for the tree. Watering the tree too frequently can cause it to become stressed and lose leaves, while infrequent watering can dry out the tree and kill it. Water the bonsai tree when the top half inch of potting soil is dry to the touch.
Environmental Problems
Bonsai trees in unhealthy environments may begin to lose leaves. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves of a bonsai tree and cause them to fall off, while a total lack of sunlight will slowly kill the tree, beginning with the leaves. Use a grow lamp or ensure that the bonsai receives indirect sunlight throughout the day to keep it healthy.
Pest Problems
Indoor pest problems like mites can cause a bonsai to drop its leaves as the mites destroy them and weaken the tree. Signs of mites include dropped leaves as well as a white film on the leaves before they fall. Treat the bonsai with a gentle spray pesticide according to the directions on the bottle to control mite problems.
