My potted bay tree had a run-in with scale insects, which I was able to address with the forum's help.
Unfortunately, with the bugs defeated, my poor tree is now turning brown, and I don't know why. Since I am new to gardening it's probably something basic.
The tree has been inside for about 5 weeks, since I read they are only cold-tolerant down to 25F. It hasn't quite gotten that cold here yet but it does happen every year. I would hate to miss a forecast and kill my tree thanks to one cold night, so I thought bringing it in was best.
Therefore, it's only been under indoor lighting for ~5 weeks. When I noticed it turning brown ~2 weeks ago I put it in the garage, under shop lights which are much brighter than the lights inside the house... Though nowhere near even winter sunlight.
I have been watering it infrequently but for the last 2 weeks have tried to keep soil moisture in the mid-30, whereas prior to that it was in the 20-30% range.
So, am I killing it with too little light? Too much water? Too little water?
The whole plant looks like this sample of leaves. It's in bad shape.
Thanks if you can help!
Unfortunately, with the bugs defeated, my poor tree is now turning brown, and I don't know why. Since I am new to gardening it's probably something basic.
The tree has been inside for about 5 weeks, since I read they are only cold-tolerant down to 25F. It hasn't quite gotten that cold here yet but it does happen every year. I would hate to miss a forecast and kill my tree thanks to one cold night, so I thought bringing it in was best.
Therefore, it's only been under indoor lighting for ~5 weeks. When I noticed it turning brown ~2 weeks ago I put it in the garage, under shop lights which are much brighter than the lights inside the house... Though nowhere near even winter sunlight.
I have been watering it infrequently but for the last 2 weeks have tried to keep soil moisture in the mid-30, whereas prior to that it was in the 20-30% range.
So, am I killing it with too little light? Too much water? Too little water?
The whole plant looks like this sample of leaves. It's in bad shape.
Thanks if you can help!