Bonsai Girl

 I purchased my first bonsai in March of 2006.

Species: Chinese Elm

Source: D & S Tropics

Age: 12

Height: 14"

Canopy:

Trunk Size:

Changes: Moved to an unglazed earthenware pot. One pruning so far

Ailments: See below

June 1, 2006. A couple of weeks ago I noticed that my tree had some leaves that were turning yellow while others were red. I also noticed that a few had black marks on them. I thought perhaps this was the "black dot" disease I had read about and have been treating the tree with neem oil misted once a week. I live in Alabama, so watering is a challenge. I check my trees 2 to 3 times a day and often have to water that often. Here are some current pictures....

June 10, 2006

It was pointed out to me that the tree's soil was not very well draining so I repotted it in a better soil.

July 4th, 2006

A couple of weeks ago the tree looked like it was on its last legs. There was more black spots than

green leaf. I decided to ditch the Neem Oil (the container says its good for black spot but some expert

bonsaists have told me it is certainly not) and use Daconil. I removed all the black spot and already

have alot of new, healthy growth.