Concerns about my Brazilian Rain Tree (Pt. 2)

[SWfloirda]

I have a new BRT that does not seem to be doing well. I purchased it because I liked the flat canopy; however, I'm not sure if it was healthy when purchased (yesterday). I repotted it when I got home (as instructed by the nursery owner). Perhaps noteworthy, Its trunk and roots also stuck out from the original plastic container. Also, after the 90 min car ride home, it appeared quite droopy. By evening it seemed to perk up a bit. We trimmed some of the overgrown foliage (also not sure that was the best thing to do). I'm unsure what to do, if it's in shock, etc.

Not much you can do. Water it when it is dry. Put it someplace where it can get some morning sun but not too much sun in the afternoon. I gauge my BRT trees' health by what they look like when the sun comes up in the morning.

 

[Carol 83]

I have a new BRT that does not seem to be doing well. I purchased it because I liked the flat canopy; however, I'm not sure if it was healthy when purchased (yesterday). I repotted it when I got home (as instructed by the nursery owner). Perhaps noteworthy, Its trunk and roots also stuck out from the original plastic container. Also, after the 90 min car ride home, it appeared quite droopy. By evening it seemed to perk up a bit. We trimmed some of the overgrown foliage (also not sure that was the best thing to do). I'm unsure what to do, if it's in shock, etc. View attachment 500578View attachment 500577

First, welcome to the forum. Perhaps you should have started your own thread for your tree. If you add your location to your profile, you will get the best advice for your location. Since you've already repotted the tree, put it in the shade for a couple of days and see how it does. Sometimes repotting causes them to pout. Wondering why there is wire wrapped around the trunk?

 

[Michigan Tree Murderer]

You mentioned in your first post that the leaves have black spots on them, those require a fungicide. I read this about mine

"Leaf spot is a fungal disease that causes brown or black spots on the leaves of the Brazilian Rain Tree plant. It is caused by high humidity and poor air circulation. To treat leaf spot, you need to improve the air circulation around the plant. You can do this by pruning the plant to remove any overcrowded branches or leaves. You can also use a fungicide spray to treat the affected leaves."

Good luck

 

[ld111]

First, welcome to the forum. Perhaps you should have started your own thread for your tree. If you add your location to your profile, you will get the best advice for your location. Since you've already repotted the tree, put it in the shade for a couple of days and see how it does. Sometimes repotting causes them to pout. Wondering why there is wire wrapped around the trunk?

Thanks for the welcome. I tried to start my own thread but couldn't figure out how to post a message. I'm in Brooklyn, NY. The wire on the trunk was an attempt to secure it as it was not steady in the pot. I asked the nursery owner if I could use that pot (the plastic one was taller; it also had regular soil... not sure why and really didn't connect that to be the case until I got home.

 

[karen82]

I have a new BRT that does not seem to be doing well. I purchased it because I liked the flat canopy; however, I'm not sure if it was healthy when purchased (yesterday). I repotted it when I got home (as instructed by the nursery owner). Perhaps noteworthy, Its trunk and roots also stuck out from the original plastic container. Also, after the 90 min car ride home, it appeared quite droopy. By evening it seemed to perk up a bit. We trimmed some of the overgrown foliage (also not sure that was the best thing to do). I'm unsure what to do, if it's in shock, etc. View attachment 500578View attachment 500577

BRT naturally fold up their leaves at night or when it's overcast/raining, as well as from stress. It's different from wilting and doesn't mean the tree is sick (although sick trees will also fold up their leaves). If I wire mine, only the branches I wire will fold up their leaves and sulk for a few days.

Being in the car, out of bright sunlight, was probably enough for it to fold up its leaves on the drive home. And the repotting and pruning would cause enough stress for them to fold their leaves, too. Right now your tree looks like a healthy tree that has its leaves folded. It's probably ok unless you did a lot of root disturbance, even then it will probably recover, but slower. The pot looks a little small for it but that could be the angle. Watch those wires around the trunk, it looks like you did that to stabilize it while it grows new roots, but you'll want to remove those as soon as it gets established.

 

[Clicio]

Thanks for the welcome. I tried to start my own thread but couldn't figure out how to post a message. I'm in Brooklyn, NY. The wire on the trunk was an attempt to secure it as it was not steady in the pot. I asked the nursery owner if I could use that pot (the plastic one was taller; it also had regular soil... not sure why and really didn't connect that to be the case until I got home.

Please leave it alone, move it to a warm and well lit place outdoors, away from the sun for at least 2 weeks.
Water when the soil feels dryish to the touch.

 

[Russ1]

All the previous info is good. Just to add more, when I move mine outside for summer I put them in a shaded greenhouse, 55% shade screen but have it set up so they get full morning sun until 10 or so and they never drop leaves but they can if the light changes too much, too fast from inside. Mine live indoors most of the year. There is more info in this post that may or may not help.
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/brazilian-rain-tree-my-first-bonsai.61168/#post-1061363