Pretty straightforward question – I've had this Fukien tea for about a week, and over that time l've noticed some yellowing of leaves taking place. If I touch these leaves, they'll typically fall off of the tree.
I'm very cautious that I'm not overwatering the tree, but as these leaves are crispy and not "mushy" (as l've read is a typical description for leaves on an overwatered Fukien tea), is this possibly due to too little water? Or is the tree just acclimating to its new home?
Thanks in advance!
by MarkMcLachlan
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Hi mate, to me this tree doesn’t look like a Fukien tea and much more like a Chinese elm (Ulmus Parvifolia).
This is probably a good thing for someone who like yourself who I guess is a beginner as they are a much easier to care for in my experience at least.
The yellowing of the leaves could mean a lot of things, like not enough light or water. Where do you have the tree placed and how often have you been watering it?
It’s probably just acclimating. It’s more efficient for the plant to grow new leaves to suit its lighting conditions. Just keep it moist but not too wet and keep it in the same location.
I’d say it’s probably just acclimating, both an elm and a ficus lost some leaves when i got them, i read its pretty normal
If it starts losing a lot of leaves then it could be something. But at least in the picture it doesn’t seem like a lot
Greetings. The Chinese Elm will do much better outside.
I recommend placing it outside. I have one outside and it is thriving. These trees need to be outside anyways to experience the seasons anyways so I would start there