All Wrapped Up: Easy-Care Flowering Carmona Bonsai (Mini) — Beginner Indoor Bonsai Christmas Gift
Product Code: WrappedUp1
£45.00
A delightful mini Carmona (Fukien Tea) bonsai — evergreen, flowering, and wonderfully easy to care for.
Its glossy leaves and delicate white blooms bring year-round beauty and calm to any home.
This complete starter set includes fertiliser, a drip tray, care guide, and festive gift wrap.
A thoughtful, meaningful Christmas gift that’s perfect for beginners and full of lasting charm.
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- 1x Broom-Style Flowering Fukien Oriental Tea Tree
- 1x Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Wooden Tag - Merry Christmas Robin
- 1x Gift Wrap - Red Bow
- 1x Greetings Card - "Happy Christmas"
All Wrapped Up – Mini Flowering Bonsai Christmas Gift
Species & Features
Species: Dwarf Carmona microphylla (Fukien Tea)
Style: Broom / Woodland form
Type: Indoor | Evergreen
Seasonal interest: White summer flowers
Perfect for: Beginners | Quick one-click Christmas gifting
What’s Inside this Bonsai Christmas Gift
Mini Carmona bonsai, individually styled and prepared (6 years old)
Dark drip tray to catch excess water
Wooden “Merry Christmas” robin tag
Christmas card for your personal message (add note at checkout)
Bonsai fertiliser — enough for about 1 year (when diluted)
Printed step-by-step bonsai care guide
Wrapped in festive clear cellophane with a red Christmas bow
Why It’s Ideal for Beginners
Easy to care for: Happy indoors with bright light and stable warm room temperatures.
Naturally shapely: Its neat broom formation makes pruning simple and rewarding.
Year-round interest: Evergreen leaves stay glossy, with small white flowers appearing in summer.
Complete gift set: Comes with everything you need — fertiliser, drip tray, tag, card, and care guide.
About the Species — Carmona (Fukien Tea)
The Carmona microphylla, also known as the Fukien Tea tree, is one of the most graceful indoor flowering bonsai species. Its tiny glossy leaves, compact structure, and small white blooms in summer give it a calm, timeless appeal. Perfect for desks, windowsills, or quiet living spaces, it brings natural brightness into any room.
Care Summary
Light: Place in a bright indoor location; avoid hot midday sun through glass.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist — not dry, not soaked. Use the drip tray to protect furniture.
Feeding: Use the provided fertiliser at the recommended dilution during the active growing season.
Pruning: Pinch back fresh new shoots to maintain a tidy, compact structure.
A printed care guide is included to help new owners get started with confidence.
Symbolism
The Carmona bonsai is thought to represent courage, heart, love, and devotion — a fitting symbol for a meaningful Christmas gift that grows with time.
Presentation & Gifting
This miniature Carmona arrives beautifully presented — fully wrapped, decorated with a red seasonal bow, and ready to give. A Christmas card is included for your message, making it the ultimate quick, thoughtful, and elegant gift choice.
Delivery – Christmas Delivery Information
Free next working day delivery to most UK postcodes (order by 3:25 pm, Mon–Fri)
Delivery date selection available during checkout
Weekend and morning delivery upgrades: £8.99
Scottish Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland: 2 working days, £7.99 surcharge
All trees are securely packaged and shipped with a full printed care guide
You will receive a mini Carmona of this exact style — beautifully shaped, gift-wrapped, and ready to display. A charming, low-maintenance flowering bonsai that brings light and life into your home and makes the perfect heartfelt Christmas present.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a leading professional bonsai nursery, trusted for our expertise, quality, and care. Each bonsai is lovingly grown and styled by our in-house specialists to ensure exceptional health and beauty. We provide detailed care guides, expert after-sales advice, and fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose. With decades of experience and a genuine passion for bonsai, our customer satisfaction and service are second to none — making Bonsai Direct the trusted choice for beautiful, lasting bonsai gifts.
| Species | The Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) is a beautifully elegant and easy-to-care-for indoor bonsai, perfect for both beginners and collectors. Its glossy, deep-green leaves have a unique, slightly rounded shape and grow in neat clusters, creating a refined, natural balance between foliage and branch structure. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Yes - White Summer Star-Shaped Flowers |
| Age (years) | 6 |
| Height (cm) | 24 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoors (Outdoors during warmer months if you wish) |
| Difficulty | Easy - Perfect for Beginners |
| Maintenance | Light: Place in bright, indirect sunlight; avoid cold draughts. Place somewhere warm. Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch, never dry or waterlogged. Feeding: Feed weekly using bonsai fertiliser, following the manufacturer’s directions. Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly to maintain shape and encourage fine twigging. Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years in well-draining soil to refresh roots. |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
The Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) is a beautifully elegant and easy-to-care-for indoor bonsai, perfect for both beginners and collectors. Its glossy, deep-green leaves have a unique, slightly rounded shape and grow in neat clusters, creating a refined, natural balance between foliage and branch structure.
During the warmer summer months, this charming tree produces delicate white star-like flowers, adding a touch of grace and contrast against its rich green canopy. The polished, waxy leaves and fine twigging give it a sense of maturity and artistry far beyond its size.
A truly captivating and artistic bonsai, the Carmona combines Oriental beauty with a calm, decorative presence — making it a timeless addition to any home or office.
Choose your date
| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | FREE |
| Premium AM (Weekdays before 1pm) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £8.99 |
| Weekend Delivery | Chosen Saturday or Sunday | £8.99 |
| Highlands & Islands AB37–38, AB54–56, FK17–21, GY, HS, IV1–63, JE, KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–49, PA60–78, PH19–26, PH30–40, PH42–44, PH49–50, TR21–25, ZE | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
| Northern Ireland | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
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Beginner-friendly
| Care | What to do | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. | Upon arrival |
| On arrival | In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. | Once on day 1 |
| Position | Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. | All year |
| Water | Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. | Daily check |
| Mist | Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. | Once or twice a week |
| Feed | Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. | Species dependant |
| Prune | Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. | As needed |
| Health | If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. | If issues arise |
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✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.
