Causes and Solutions to Bonsai Ginseng Losing Leaves

Even though the ficus ginseng bonsai does not require intensive and sophisticated care, there are a few aspects that you should be careful about, one of them being your ginseng bonsai losing leaves. It is quite a common issue that occurs due to number of reasons.

However be assured the problem of your ficus ginseng or any bonsai losing leaves and not thriving is faced by many bonsai growers, especially by newbies.

Causes of Bonsai Losing Leaves

There are various causes for the yellowing and then dropping of the ficus ginseng leaves and they are all related to bonsai tree care. So,there is a high probability that your ficus ginseng loses its leaves due to one or more of the following:

1. Inadequate Light.

Ficus ginseng bonsai is sensitive to sun light; a good reason why your bonsai should not be kept near a hot sunny window. On the other hand, too

little light is also bad for your ginseng bonsai, as its leaves will become yellow and will eventually drop.

Also, another bonsai tree care tip that you should not forget is to keep the bonsai away from lamps or other sources of artificial light, as their heat can harm the plant. Therefore, find a place where your bonsai ficus will enjoy natural light and in a position of relatively even temperature.

2. Too much or too little water.

Usually, in bonsai stores you will find a note saying that you should not forget to water the ficus bonsai. Unfortunately, despite this warning, most bonsai growers will indeed forget to water their plant, fact that leads to the loss of the leaves.

An indoor ficus ginseng bonsai only needs water three or five time a week, unlike the outdoor bonsai that requires water every day. However, misting should be done daily even if you keep the ficus bonsai inside the house.

If your plant misses the right amount of water, then the problem of ficus ginseng bonsai losing leaves will occur. Alternatively, too much water is also harmful for your bonsai, with over wet soil increasing the risk of your ficus bonsai developing the disease root rot. Not only will your bonsai lose its leaves but it could die as well. 🙁

3. Changing the position.

Your  bonsai must have its own place from the very beginning. Indoor bonsai thrive best if you not move it at all, or if you have to do this, make sure it happens only once or twice during its lifetime.

 

This is a plant that does not endure frequent changes of environment, temperature or humidity. Sudden changes of position can have drastic effects for your ficus bonsai, or any bonsai for that matter. Especially if the temperature and light in the new position are very different.

 

It is highly recommended to maintain a constant temperature in the room where the ficus bonsai is kept, probably best somewhere between 15 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, your plant might react and its leaves will fall. Also, like with light and heat, remember to keep your bonsai plant away from air conditioners or heaters.

4. Pests and fungi.

Although the ficus bonsai tree is fairly resistant to pests, some bonsai varieties  can be affected by various diseases. If the disease threat is high, it will plague your bonsai and could the cause of your ficus bonsai losing its leaves. This issue is caused by improper tree care.

For example, if the air is too dry in the room or there is insufficient light or the soil to wet or inadequate, the different sorts of mites and parasites will start “attacking” your plant. They will literally eat the tree’s leaves, making them fall.

To avoid this fairly serious problem always check the leaves, especially on their underside. If you see small dots on them or yellow spots, this means that your plant is infected and will need some help or treatment of some kind.

To solve the problem, first  identify the cause and  then most likely will need to make use of an insecticide or mites spray. Then don’t forget to improve the growing conditions of your ficus bonsai. 🙂

Ficus Ginseng Bonsai Losing leaves.

Bonsai tree care is not very difficult once you follow the basic guidelines you find that your ficus ginseng bonsai will stop losing leaves and  things will become much easier. Rest assured, because the your bonsai losing leaves is not a problem without solution and it’s definitely not a reason to give up on growing these beautiful and special trees.