I recently noticed this white stuff on the bark of my tree. I have no clue what it is or what to do with it. I am very new to the plant world. Please help, many thanks, Becca

BeccaU93 wrote: I recently noticed this white stuff on the bark of my tree. I have no clue what it is or what to do with it. I am very new to the plant world. Please help, many thanks, Becca

A better close up would help. To me, this looks like a fungus. The plant looks quite unhealthy.
I'm guessing you are giving it far too much water.

Thank you, what would be the best way to treat it?
How often should I be watering the tree?

BeccaU93 wrote: Thank you, what would be the best way to treat it?
How often should I be watering the tree?

Thanks, that shows a bit more. Looks like this plant is beyond recovery. Also, to me it doesn't look like a bonsai.

Remove the rubbish from the soil (Dead leaves and such). Let the soil dry before watering again - but don't let it dry completely. You may want to repot it in clean soil (but I doubt this plant will make it).

Wait for others for a second opinion. While I think it is mold, others may think it's just a buildup of salts from watering.

i see several things wrong with this picture that could be the reasons why your tree looks bad and may die soon..

do as Auk says.. and pray

also.. find out what species you have and google for care.. google is your friend..

Auk wrote: Wait for others for a second opinion. While I think it is mold, others may think it's just a buildup of salts from watering.

Others must have better eyes then me. Because I can still not tell what is on your bark. Is it really that hard to post a clear, focussed picture? Coudl be salt, could b fungus. One is potentially a problem. The other is easily solvable. Treatment is near opposite.