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California Live Oak leaves turning yellow

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Posted 25 April 2004 - 04:42 PM

Just purchased what I believe is a Bonsai'd California Live Oak. I keep it outside on my veranda which provides some morning sun and filtered afternoon sunlight. I have been watering it everyday for the most part. I live on the coast of California.

Nonetheless, the leaves are turning yellow.

What am I doing wrong? What should I do?

PS - there is a layer of moss on the top soil which repels some of the water. I did check the soil undernead and it was still semi-moist.


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Post icon  Posted 25 April 2004 - 05:03 PM

Florida "live oak"will do the same thing if the soil is too wet, these trees prefer a drier acidic soil, back off on the watering for about 3-4 days and see if it improves , and "water only as needed" from then on.
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Posted 26 April 2004 - 04:10 AM

The moss on top should retain the moistuire so you do not have to water as often, I would water every 2-3 days depending on how hot it is outside. Just check under the moss before you water. Good Luck.
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