Ask the Expert: Fertilization of Green Island Fig Bonsai

How often should you fertilize a Green Island Fig? I haven’t fertilized mine yet because I thought it was in dormancy. Then the bottom leaves of every branch have one by one turned yellow with spots. I figure this is because I have not fertilized it yet, but I’m really not sure. I want to save it!!  I would greatly appreciate your help!! Ains.

Reply:

The yellow leaves are probably due to stress rather than lack of fertilizer.  Green Island Fig is a member of [Read more…]