13+ Bonsai Tree Leaves Brittle Background. Bonsai is a japanese version of the original traditional chinese art penjing or penzai. Wait until the entire pot is covered and keep it standing for some good five minutes.
Overwatering can also be detrimental for your bonsai tree.
There are two types of pruning: If this is happening outside of the normal if your tree is discolored or brittle, the next step is to check to see if the tree is still alive. In fact, the term bonsai literally means planted in a container in japanese. Ancient bonsai trees have been coveted via records as a symbol of care and dedication.