So, this spring I've noticed my Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is having an issue that I didn't expect. The leaves are turning yellow, and it's kind of freaking me out since I usually see such vibrant green at this time of year. At first, I...

So my Chinese elm bonsai started dropping leaves just as we're getting into spring, which threw me for a loop. Last year, it was thriving around this time. It's a typical Ulmus parvifolia — nothing fancy, about ten years old, and in a pot t...

I got a new Chinese Elm bonsai a couple of months ago, and it's been doing well until this week. I noticed some of the leaves turning yellow and dropping, which is making me nervous. Is this normal in spring? My other plants are sprouting n...

My chinese elm is shedding quite a few leaves, and I thought they only did that in winter. I keep it indoors near a window for sunlight, but maybe the change in temperature is affecting it — any advice?

I know, it sounds strange talking about Chinese Elm leaves yellowing in spring, but hear me out. I bought a Chinese Elm bonsai last spring, and it was doing well until I noticed the leaves yellowing all of a sudden this spring. Initially, I...

About a week ago, I noticed that some leaves on my Chinese elm bonsai started to turn yellow and panic set in. It felt like a flashing sign saying, “Help me!” at first. I quickly checked the soil moisture and realized I'd been overwatering...

I got my first Chinese elm a few weeks ago and I'm a bit confused about the watering. I've read mixed advice online about how often it should be watered. Right now, I check the soil by sticking my finger in it to see if it feels dry about a...

When I got my cork bark Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia, I thought, "How hard can this be?" Turns out, more challenging than I expected! It's been a couple of summers since I started, and lemme tell you, timing is everything. I made the mista...

When I first got into growing Chinese Elm bonsai, I made the mistake of using a generic bonsai soil mix that was too heavy on organic matter. I noticed pretty quickly that the soil would stay wet for too long, which led to some root rot iss...

I've been nurturing my Chinese Elm for a couple of years now, and finding the right fertilizer was a bit of a journey. Tried those generic plant foods at first, but they were too harsh and led to some leaf burn. Ended up switching to BioGol...