Recent content by thatchicklu

Actually, I believe they originated from my dumb cane plant, as it is in a well draining pot, that leaks down to another. A good bit of adult gnats were in the water. The dumb cane is fine, but that could explain the very SUDDEN wilting of the tree as it was perfectly fine before, if it got...

YES! many gnats, I was beginning to wonder where they were coming from

Youre right, overnight the majority of the branches are now dry and woody as well. The only remaining green is a branch growing straight up. Going to keep the light on it all day, watered it slightly since it was dry, and not going to hold my breath. Honestly I am kind of depressed about all...

When should I water it next since it looks overwatered, but the soil isnt that damp?

Moss removed. It was fairly rooted in itself, and under the few wires the seller had in it, but its all out. The soil is dark, very compacted, and dryer feeling than Id have thought. Dampish, but not wet. Also, the soil does have fertilzer pellets in it: green, white, and what looks like table...

not sure. its in the original pot it came in, with a brownish moss covering the soil.

it is indoors obviously, away from the draft of the window, but I do have a grow lamp on my plants for around 4-7 hours a day, depending on my schedule. I do agree I probably overcompensated with the water, but how should I proceed?

About 6 months ago, I purchased a Natal Plum bonsai, 7 years old and trained for 2. This is my first forray into bonsai trees and everything was great. My first scare however was when old/existing leaves started to dry and fall off, then the green branches dried as well and became woody. Since I...