Reasons for Dry Leaves on Red Plum Bonsai and Care Methods and Precautions

Many people love to keep a pot of red plum bonsai at home. It is a small pot, with branches in graceful postures, some curved, some upright. When it comes into bloom, one red plum blossom after another opens, so lively and bright, and it looks absolutely wonderful. But sometimes you may find that the leaves of the red plum bonsai have dried out. What exactly is going on?

Let us first talk about the reasons the leaves dry out. One possibility is that watering is not done right. Either you water too little, so it is unbearably thirsty and the leaves dry out, or you water too much all at once, the roots get soaked and damaged, and they cannot deliver water and nutrients to the leaves, so the leaves suffer along with them.

Another issue is light. If you keep the red plum bonsai under the blazing sun all the time, it cannot take it either, and the leaves easily dry out. After all, although red plum bonsai needs sunlight, it should not be exposed to unlimited harsh sun.

In addition, if fertilizing is not kept within proper limits, too much or too little fertilizer can both affect its growth and cause the leaves to dry out. Too much fertilizer may burn the roots, while too little means nutrients cannot keep up, so fertilizing must be just right.

Now that we know the causes, we need to talk about how to care for it and what to pay attention to.

Watering must be done carefully. Watch the soil in the pot, water when it is dry, and water thoroughly when you do, but do not let water accumulate. You can stick your finger into the soil to feel the moisture.

Light also needs to be suitable. When the summer sun is harsh, it needs some shade, while in winter it can get more sun. Let it enjoy suitable light in every season.

Fertilizing cannot be careless. Do not apply a heavy dose all at once; light, frequent feeding is better. You can choose a fertilizer made especially for flowers and apply it according to the instructions.

In addition, you also need to pay attention to pruning. Cut away those dead branches, diseased branches, and messy-growing branches. This helps it grow better and also reduces nutrient consumption. When pruning, be sure to use sharp, sterilized scissors to avoid causing unnecessary harm to the plant.

There is also this: in winter, pay attention to keeping it warm, and do not let it freeze. You can cover it with a layer of insulation film or move it indoors to a warm place.

In short, growing red plum bonsai requires care. Observe it more, and deal with problems promptly when you find them, so it can stay beautiful all along.