--- title: "HELP!! Our bonsai keeps having yellow leaves and all of the leaves…" description: "HELP!! Our bonsai keeps having yellow leaves and all of the leaves start falling off quickly. Does anyone know what is the problem? We put our bonsai in living…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/3G5rfBhATVOg-Gj2WHilrg?language=nb" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Tracy Ng" published: "2024-10-26T23:20:34.814447Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VIvQi9HXL4ZptFyyU7sU48jVQ5QfJ7bjCktbXfoZcIE/VYJJXC6cQlmLX6N5l4JvjA.webp?size=large" --- [Fellesskap](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=nb) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=nb) # HELP!! Our bonsai keeps having yellow leaves and all of the leaves… _Lagt ut av Tracy Ng den 2024-10-26_ HELP!! Our bonsai keeps having yellow leaves and all of the leaves start falling off quickly. Does anyone know what is the problem? We put our bonsai in living room near the window. This is already the 2nd bonsai we had, the first one died having the same problem. Would really appreciate you guys’ help! 🙏🏻 ![Vedlegg 1 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VIvQi9HXL4ZptFyyU7sU48jVQ5QfJ7bjCktbXfoZcIE/VYJJXC6cQlmLX6N5l4JvjA.webp?size=large) ![Vedlegg 2 av 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/VIvQi9HXL4ZptFyyU7sU48jVQ5QfJ7bjCktbXfoZcIE/LuWq8nXRS4utGTPWXksPoA.webp?size=large) ## 12 kommentarer ### Alyssa kommenterte den 2024-10-27 I’m not really well versed in bonsais and a lot of people on here are in the same boat, but I’ve seen here and there on the internet that most bonsais do better outside and they aren’t really indoor plants. Since they are a mini tree and require all the changes of season and stuff that a tree needs to thrive and survive. I’d look up some things in google or YouTube and see what you can find for a successful way to grow these #### Tracy Ng svarte den 2024-10-27 thank you for your help!! ### Heather kommenterte den 2024-10-27 Actually Bonsai isn’t a type of plant at all…it is the way a plant is grown. My uncle is a Bonsai artist and he has dozens of different types of bonsai trees, (elms, oaks, junipers, cedars, pines, ficus, etc). Judging by the photos I’m guessing your plant is a Ficus microcarpa (aka Chinese Banyan or Gensing Ficus). You could do a search Planta for that species and get some growing tips. A traditional Chinese Banyan is a large tree and a Bonsai is just making it miniature. Alyssa is probably correct in the need to exposure it to changing seasons but it definitely needs to have the actual plant variety known before you are able to figure out how best to care for it. If it is dropping leaves it may not be dying, just losing its foliage for winter. #### Holly svarte den 2024-10-27 “Changing seasons” doesn’t always mean it’s best outside though - depends on where you live, right? #### Heather svarte den 2024-10-27 Absolutely! And in the case of a Chinese banyan it should do just fine year round inside. I just asked my uncle about them (he has several of these) and he said they like bright indirect light. So don’t put it in a window where the sun hits it directly. That can cause sun scorch and will drop its leaves. It also needs good drainage to prevent root rot. So don’t let it the inner pot sit in water. #### Tracy Ng svarte den 2024-10-27 thank you so much for your advice!! really appreciate it we’ll try to switch it somewhere with indirect sunlight #### Heather svarte den 2024-10-27 Keep us posted…and Good Luck!🍀 ### Holly kommenterte den 2024-10-27 This looks like a ficus bonsai I once had. It died very suddenly on me… it was my first experience ever with root rot and was I very emotional about it 😢 (I’ll add that I haven’t lost a plant to root rot since!) Anyway, I didn’t get to know mine long enough to provide much advice, but maybe try giving the trunk a very gentle squeeze to make sure it’s still firm! #### Tracy Ng svarte den 2024-10-27 thank you for your advice! and yes I was so sad when our first one dead as well my first plant too 😭 ### Peijb kommenterte den 2024-10-28 It looks like your soil is hydrophobic. When you water the plant does it seem to run around the surface and then drain off quickly? I am noticing a “gap of death” at the pot edge. Have you tried submerging the plant for a solid amount of time to see if it helps. Bonsai tend to have super compact roots (heavily root bound) and absolutely need some help with watering. #### Tracy Ng svarte den 2024-10-29 Thanks so much for your advice! We’ll try to water it more than usual!! ### Amateur Bonsai Dude kommenterte den 2024-10-30 Hi there. I’ve been playing with bonsai a couple years now, by no means am I an expert, but one thing I notice is your soil. I recently ordered Akadama, Pumice, and Lava Rock off amazon, as well as a couple grow lights that were 50% off, and what a difference! I have struggled with less than adequate drainage, and sunlight from being inside. My trees are thriving so far, it’s worth a shot! There’s hundreds of videos on YouTube. Good luck! --- _Planta-fellesskapet (https://getplanta.com). Lesing er åpen for alle. For å poste, kommentere og like, skaff deg Planta-appen: https://getplanta.com/download_