Wrinkly Brazilian Rain tree leaves

[stupid]

Good evening, everyone!

I recently left over Winter Break and had someone assist me with watering my Brazilian Rain Tree. When I came back, most if not all the leaves are wrinkly as shown in the picture below. I don't know if this is because of under or overwatering it. Any help is appreciated!

Also, another thing I wanted to ask is what would be an appropriate light set up for my tree? I'm open to many lights, and have a decent budget, but was curious to see if there are any particular brands I should look out for!

My bonsai is inside due to temperatures being very low (30 degrees Fahrenheit and below), and due to lack of balcony/porch to leave it outside on. I understand that this is generally a bad idea, although I am willing to spend good money on lighting to best replicate what it would get outdoors until I get access to an outdoor space.


Hope this all finds you well!

 

[The Barber]

I'm going to go out on a limb that they let it go without water for too long. Overwatering takes longer than a week to have an effect.

 

[stupid]

I'm going to go out on a limb that they let it go without water for too long. Overwatering takes longer than a week to have an effect.

Thanks for the info! Any suggestions on what I can do? Should I gush it with water, or water it as I have been doing previously? Is this tree beyond repair?

 

[RoadManDenDron]

You should make sure it doesn't need watering definitely,

But now overwatering presents a real risk as the tree will be using much less water without leaves to transpire

water as the tree needs it but expect more days than usual between each watering

Also just checking it's not near a radiator? That could have dried it up quickly!

 

[stupid]

You should make sure it doesn't need watering definitely,

But now overwatering presents a real risk as the tree will be using much less water without leaves to transpire

water as the tree needs it but expect more days than usual between each watering

Also just checking it's not near a radiator? That could have dried it up quickly!

It is near a radiator. I'd say it is 2 inches away from it lengthwise and about 2 and a half feet away from it height wise. It has been fine like this for a while now, although I could move it further away! How much would you recommend its moved?

 

[Paradox]

I also think this is from getting too dry. Just keep up with watering when the tree needs it and that it's not sitting in water and it should recover.

I don't think the distance from the radiator is a problem if you make sure it gets watered before it dries out

Mine get watered every other day inside. Yours might need every day but check it

 

[BonsaiBlacksmith]

Good evening, everyone!

I recently left over Winter Break and had someone assist me with watering my Brazilian Rain Tree. When I came back, most if not all the leaves are wrinkly as shown in the picture below. I don't know if this is because of under or overwatering it. Any help is appreciated!

Also, another thing I wanted to ask is what would be an appropriate light set up for my tree? I'm open to many lights, and have a decent budget, but was curious to see if there are any particular brands I should look out for!

My bonsai is inside due to temperatures being very low (30 degrees Fahrenheit and below), and due to lack of balcony/porch to leave it outside on. I understand that this is generally a bad idea, although I am willing to spend good money on lighting to best replicate what it would get outdoors until I get access to an outdoor space.


Hope this all finds you well!

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Fabaceae family trees, are very Tropic to outside stimuli, pressure changes for rain, intense daylight, at night to protect against leaf cutter ants. The Tropic Movement is the leaves closing, it the trees natural defense mechanism. It looks dry too, they do not call it the Rain tree for nothing. Just do not flood it. The Tree is stressed, needs natural spectrum light and a bit more water.

 

[stupid]

Fabaceae family trees, are very Tropic to outside stimuli, pressure changes for rain, intense daylight, at night to protect against leaf cutter ants. The Tropic Movement is the leaves closing, it the trees natural defense mechanism. It looks dry too, they do not call it the Rain tree for nothing. Just do not flood it. The Tree is stressed, needs natural spectrum light and a bit more water.

Speaking of natural spectrum light, I was wondering if you may be able to recommend a light that would benefit my tree while its inside, since temperatures are cold outside. I appreciate your feedback! The tree is doing a lot better now, it did lose a lot of leaves, but it is growing new ones.

 

[BonsaiBlacksmith]

Yes, best part about this family of tree is how resilient they are, except for cold, which kills most Fabaceae except some of the high desert variants like Desert Ironwood. As for light use, an Aquarium full spectrum plant light for a quick fix, combine that with natural light from a window if you can. Extend the daylight hours if you can, in its native habitat the shortest day is like 10 hours of light.

 

[Carol 83]

I use full spectrum LED lights and have to trim my BRT's a couple times during the winter.