Whats wrong with my bonsai tree?

The leaves on my Chinese Elm bonsai tree will not grow back. I water it, it has plenty of sun.The leaves did start to grow back a couple of times but always dried out very soon after. It has been in the same container for about a year. I've noticed very fine spider webs on the tips of the branches. Could this be the reason and if so, how can i deal with it.|||Please trust me i had experience with bonsai since i was 14 teen it is going into it's dormant stage so its okay so kill the the spider webs unpot the plant and soak the bonsai in an insecticide for 24 hours then repot then water then it will be fine.|||Sounds like you have a soil and insect problem. You have received good advice to spray it with mild insecticide. DON'T FERTILIZE while it is sick. Repotting MAY be good, but don't trim the roots this time of year, just loosen them, and make some coarse potting soil, "regular" potting soil is too dense. When you water, soak it thoroughly so the water drains out. Keep the soil moist, but not sopping wet. If you want complete care instructions, please send me email at wchoat@american-bonsai.com . You may also want to


look at the Bonsai Care page on my site:


http://www.american-bonsai.com|||Had mine for over 10 years but sadly just bit the dust, try re potting yours with some good compost/soil (small bag from Wilkinson's for a quid) and u can get a powder bonsai fertiliser from any diy place like B %26amp; Q. Keep from direct sunlight. Don't overwater.|||It sounds to me like you have some mite or pest in the soil. you can use a mild soap solution (1 part dish soap 5 parts water) or get a professional spray at a garden center.


I've included source info below, you can email her directly if this does not sound likely.


LS|||Ulmus parifolia - chinese Elm .. When there is sudden loss of leaves -defoliation ,the cause is either temperature related - the tree is too hot or cold,or it has been alowed to dry out. Move plant to warmer /cooler position and water . In summer the elm benefits from having a thorough soaking every few days.If kept at a higher temperature during the winter the same treatment applies.However at lower temperatures the compost needs to be kept just moist.Repot just before bud break,into an open textured compost. Allow to dry between thorough watering, mist occasionally in summer, position /summer, light airy place in or out doors,winter cool position indoors,and avoid over watering in winter..the webs arnt the problem..|||Chinese elm is a very hardy tree, have you moved it to a position where it could be shocked by too much sun. I don't know about the spider webs, try and wipe them off, prune and see what happens.|||you don't say if you have it outside or inside,also saying that you water it is meaningless unless you say how often. with little information given it is hard to suggest a cure. perhaps it is getting to much sun for young newly formed leaves it might benefit from slight shading. if it is outside it will need watering at least every day, if it is inside maybe it needs some humidity. sun through a window can scorch a young tree.