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title: "Should I be bringing my 20 year old Chinese Elm bonsai inside when…"
description: "Should I be bringing my 20 year old Chinese Elm bonsai inside when Florida temps get to 90 or above? New growth tips got crispy…"
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community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-05-17T22:45:34.865055Z"
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# Should I be bringing my 20 year old Chinese Elm bonsai inside when…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-05-17_

Should I be bringing my 20 year old Chinese Elm bonsai inside when Florida temps get to 90 or above? New growth tips got crispy…

## 4 comments

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-05-18

He’s in an east facing screened in patio with shade during the hottest parts of the day…

### Waspinator commented on 2026-05-19

You can try misting it at the hottest part of the day to help it cool off, but in the long run, listen to what the plant is telling you. If the leaves are crispy, it needs less heat. Also pay attention to the pot and any wire on it; they can conduct a LOT of heat and scorch the plant at the roots. I lost a pair of decade-old ficus trees to that last year 🥲

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-05-19

Good call! Thanks

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-05-19

Sorry to hear about yours tho…

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