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title: "Meet Elmer! Got this Chinese Elm Bonsai from a local bonsai master…"
description: "Meet Elmer! Got this Chinese Elm Bonsai from a local bonsai master about a month and a half ago. Started by overwatering him by accident. He yellowed and went…"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-02-23T05:46:55.360239Z"
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# Meet Elmer! Got this Chinese Elm Bonsai from a local bonsai master…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-02-23_

Meet Elmer! Got this Chinese Elm Bonsai from a local bonsai master about a month and a half ago. Started by overwatering him by accident. He yellowed and went through about half leaf drop. Since loosing those leaves I backed off on the watering schedule and he seems to be feeling better. Little buds have formed so I’m waiting for new leaves…about how long do you think till the canopy is restored?

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## 1 comment

### Phil commented on 2026-02-23

I think you should talk to the person you bought it from for the best advice.

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