Chinese Elm - yellowing leaves

[HK90]

Hi

Please lend me some wisdom– I’m a newbie to bonsai care!!

I was given a Chinese Elm as a gift at the end of March.

I initially kept it in indoors, and within a few weeks, the leaves were yellowing very slightly, and I noticed some flies appearing around the base of the tree(which I think may have been fungus gnats?). I may have been overwatering it?

I have since moved it outside, to a relatively sunny spot, and watered regularly.

However the leaves are still looking slightly yellow, especially the newer ones coming through.

• Any advice on what may be the cause of the yellowing leaves
• Do you think its worth re potting? Is the root system is a bit too exposed?

Thanks

 

[LanceMac10]

New leaves sometimes emerge significantly lighter than their more aged counterparts. However, your soil looks very moisture-retentive. Back off on the water.


...nothing wrong, per se.....just watch the water....

 

[Housguy]

Agree with LanceMac10, sometimes this happens to new growth, will darken to normal color overtime.
Glad you saved the tree by putting it outside! Have fun!