Chinese elm help

[Gohanuzumakki]

Hi, I am recent to the bonsai scene and have acquired a Chinese elm. The leaves appear to becoming burnt tipped and then falling off. My watering habits are probably about ever 2.15 days in which it gets a full watering and then i mist the tree about every 1.2 days. Possible causes could be what I assume we’re spider mites or gnat larvae but after putting the plant on a water diet to rid these pests and then reassuming normal watering patterns the leaves appear to be burning and then falling off starting st the tips. The plant isn’t in direct light but light is sufficient on a table next to a window. Any suggestions would be valued
Sincerely, Gohan Ukumakki

 

[Zach Smith]

You probably have a combination of two things going against you. The tree is indoors, which is always a challenge even for experienced bonsai growers. Yours is a "commercial" Chinese elm bonsai (mass-produced), meaning it's potted in horrible soil that does not allow enough air to the roots due to staying too moist after watering. Unless it's below zero where you are, put the tree outdoors and plan on repotting it into suitable bonsai soil mix once the spring buds appear. Outdoors (for now) is the key.

 

[Gohanuzumakki]

You probably have a combination of two things going against you. The tree is indoors, which is always a challenge even for experienced bonsai growers. Yours is a "commercial" Chinese elm bonsai (mass-produced), meaning it's potted in horrible soil that does not allow enough air to the roots due to staying too moist after watering. Unless it's below zero where you are, put the tree outdoors and plan on repotting it into suitable bonsai soil mix once the spring buds appear. Outdoors (for now) is the key.

Thank you very much, I will consider a reporting process

 

[JosephCooper]

Take the rocks off the top of the soil, I hate those things!

How cold is it outside? if it's above 5 degrees then take it out!