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Re: Sick Trident Maple 12 years 4 months ago #3099
- Leslie
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Hi Rebekah, 
First of all, welcome to the forum...so glad you could join us. Also, thanks for the great quality photos which really help us to help you.
It would also be helpful to know where abouts in the world you live so we may know what your climate is like...temperate, sub-tropical or tropical. I see in your one photo that you have lush, green grass growing. It is very important to research your tree in order to know it's own unique needs and, to know that many trees have very different needs according to their place of origin.
If you have any questions at all, this is the place to ask. There is always someone who can either answer your question directly or share a link with you. This website (Bonsai Empire) has a wealth of information for you to view and read and can be easily accessed through the Main Menu listed in the upper left corner of this page or by moving your cursor over the Menu topics listed in the very top bar of this page, just under the Bonsai Empire's name and logo.
If you like, it would be great if you dropped into the "Bonsai Cafe" section of the forum, find the topic "Introduce Yourself" and share a bit about yourself with the other members. Looking forward to seeing you on the forum!
First of all, welcome to the forum...so glad you could join us. Also, thanks for the great quality photos which really help us to help you.
It would also be helpful to know where abouts in the world you live so we may know what your climate is like...temperate, sub-tropical or tropical. I see in your one photo that you have lush, green grass growing. It is very important to research your tree in order to know it's own unique needs and, to know that many trees have very different needs according to their place of origin.
If you have any questions at all, this is the place to ask. There is always someone who can either answer your question directly or share a link with you. This website (Bonsai Empire) has a wealth of information for you to view and read and can be easily accessed through the Main Menu listed in the upper left corner of this page or by moving your cursor over the Menu topics listed in the very top bar of this page, just under the Bonsai Empire's name and logo.
If you like, it would be great if you dropped into the "Bonsai Cafe" section of the forum, find the topic "Introduce Yourself" and share a bit about yourself with the other members. Looking forward to seeing you on the forum!
Re: Sick Trident Maple 12 years 4 months ago #3104
- joncoh101
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Ok Rebekah it seems as if that tree does not do well as an indoor plant, it is not getting enough light indoors and probably not enough fresh air, we humans do not realise but the insides of houses have a very dry air environment so plants struggle, it is also very warm inside. Some plants can grow indoors but some cant such as Maples. These trees need a proper dormancy period and they cannot have these indoors because it is constantly warm inside and the temperatures are changing too rapidly!
My advise to you would be to put the tree outside like you have done.. BUT, place the tree in a place in which it is shady the whole day but gets JUST a little light, the tree needs to adjust to the outdoors climate first, it cannot go from zero to hero in just a few days, that is why you have not seen an improvement on the tree yet either. Do not fertilise the tree as it is weak, and do not over water the tree but watch it to see if the soil is drying out, keep it at the perfect damp level but not too damp. It will probably take a few weeks for the tree to show signs of improvement but be patient, its hard i know but its worth it in the end, sorry for dictating so much haha! Good Luck! Hope this helped
My advise to you would be to put the tree outside like you have done.. BUT, place the tree in a place in which it is shady the whole day but gets JUST a little light, the tree needs to adjust to the outdoors climate first, it cannot go from zero to hero in just a few days, that is why you have not seen an improvement on the tree yet either. Do not fertilise the tree as it is weak, and do not over water the tree but watch it to see if the soil is drying out, keep it at the perfect damp level but not too damp. It will probably take a few weeks for the tree to show signs of improvement but be patient, its hard i know but its worth it in the end, sorry for dictating so much haha! Good Luck!
Hope this helped 
