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title: "So proud of Elmer, my Chinese Elm bonsai!!! I overwatered him to…"
description: "So proud of Elmer, my Chinese Elm bonsai!!! I overwatered him to start our journey and he dropped a bunch of leaves! Fertilizer and a better watering routine…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/gSh0VBv7iDwzFwOTF49k9i"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-03-17T23:39:05.416367Z"
language: "en"
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# So proud of Elmer, my Chinese Elm bonsai!!! I overwatered him to…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-03-17_

So proud of Elmer, my Chinese Elm bonsai!!! I overwatered him to start our journey and he dropped a bunch of leaves! Fertilizer and a better watering routine (and, of course spring) have helped immensely!!!😄

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