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title: "Ginseng bonsai... She's dropping some leaves, not as often probably…"
description: "Ginseng bonsai... She's dropping some leaves, not as often probably 2x a week? I'm still confused about her watering. It's she supposed to stay moist or dry in…"
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community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "PrettyLittleThings"
published: "2025-05-05T03:26:53.809279Z"
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# Ginseng bonsai... She's dropping some leaves, not as often probably…

_Posted by PrettyLittleThings on 2025-05-05_

Ginseng bonsai... She's dropping some leaves, not as often probably 2x a week? I'm still confused about her watering. It's she supposed to stay moist or dry in between? She's on pure Akadama substrate. She's a month old with me. She's under 16 hours of grow light. I'm kind of worried. Any tips?

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## 7 comments

### Just a guy commented on 2025-05-05

Wow that soil composition I have never seen before. Try not to move it maybe repot into a better soil composition. One of my bonsai’s dropped its leafs but they came back over time.

#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2025-05-05

Akadama retains moisture but drains well.

### PrettyLittleThings commented on 2025-05-05

Akadamas are used for bonsai. It was on organic succulent mix 2 weeks (or a week) ago, and it was dropping more leaves. Also, to avoid root-rot. Do you keep yours moist or dry in between watering? I haven't nailed that part yet.

### Leigh commented on 2025-05-06

All of my ficus get upset for a while after they get moved or repotted, that can make it drop leaves. I would just let it be for a while and let it get used to its new space.

A 100% akadama mix is a bit unusual, so make sure it’s getting enough water. I’d keep it moist while it’s acclimating.

#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2025-05-06

Thank you Leigh, I feel better now. I'll do just that and wait until she ready for me to accept as her new mom 😊

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-02

It's normal for ficus to drop leaves intermittently, so it's nothing to worry about unless it's dropping them unusually fast

#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2025-06-02

Thank you, feeling better more and more.

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