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Forum Newbie
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Last Login: 12/08/2010 21:29:29
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Hi there,
I fear I may of over watered my Chinese plum bonsai tree, ive had it around 3 months and its always looked healthy until a week or so ago. The leaves have lost there colour and have started to curl up and feel very dry. I haven't watered the tree for about 3 days now and the soil is still very damp. I have kept bonsai for around 2 years but my other trees are Chinese elm, I think ive made the mistake of watering the plum tree as often as the elms. I also repoted the tree (in the same pot) when I first brought it and im not entirely happy with the drainage of the soil but the tree seemed ok so I was planning on leaving it until next spring for a repot, but now im wondering if repotting now would benefit the tree by getting rid on the wet soil? on the other hand would would the tree be strong/healthy enough for a repot at this time?
other info
I love in the Midlands (UK)
soil mix ive been using is 50% bonsai soil / 50% sand + mixing in a small amount of grit sand.
Any advice to save my tree would be greatly appreciated
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Genius
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| hi Sharpy, your tree looks very unhappy, but if you scrape a small amount of bark off a branch & its green underneath, then the tree is still alive. i would certainly look a repotting & check the drainage, but it looks like its been left too long without water? a more experienced member may add to my comments.
If you forget your history, you will repeat your mistakes! RoyH 
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Your plant looks very pitiful. The leaves looks like it has been curled up by the heat of the sun.
I think that happens because of overwatered exactly.
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Repotting a tree that is in poorly draining soil is usually a good idea. I note that some months have elapsed since your first post. Please update us about the health of your tree.
Juniper Bonsai Azalea Bonsai
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