All Wrapped Up: Christmas Easy-Care Flowering Bonsai Kit (Mini) for Beginners
Product Code: WrappedUp2
£60.00
A charming mini Carmona (Fukien Tea) bonsai — easy to care for and perfect for beginners.
This festive starter kit includes a matching ceramic tray, pruning scissors, fertiliser, and a detailed care handbook.
Its glossy evergreen leaves and tiny white flowers bring year-round beauty and calm to any home.
Beautifully gift-wrapped with a red Christmas bow, it’s a thoughtful, ready-to-give present full of meaning and charm.
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- 1x Broom-Style Flowering Fukien Oriental Tea Tree
- 1x Blue Ceramic Drip Tray - Standard Size
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
- 1x Wooden Tag - Merry Christmas Robin
- 1x Gift Wrap - Red Bow
- 1x Greetings Card - "Happy Christmas"
All Wrapped Up – Mini Flowering Bonsai Starter Kit (Carmona)
A Thoughtful Bonsai Gift Set for Beginners
This complete Mini Carmona gift kit makes bonsai care easy and rewarding from the very first day. Known as the Fukien Tea tree, the Dwarf Carmona microphylla is a serene, compact bonsai with glossy evergreen leaves and delicate white flowers through summer. Designed as a ready‑to‑gift package, it’s both a beautiful introduction to bonsai and a meaningful Christmas present that grows with time.
Species & Style
Species: Dwarf Carmona microphylla (Fukien Tea)
Style: Broom / Woodland form
Type: Indoor | Evergreen
Seasonal interest: Tiny white summer flowers
Perfect for: Beginners | Thoughtful, ready‑to‑give gifts
What’s Inside this Flowering Bonsai Kit
Individually styled Mini Carmona bonsai (Fukien Tea)
Matching blue glazed ceramic drip tray
Wooden “Merry Christmas” robin tag
Festive greetings card for your personalised message (added at checkout)
Pack of bonsai fertiliser — around one year’s supply when diluted
Pair of small bonsai pruning scissors for simple shaping
Bonsai Direct care handbook, full of tips for confident growing
Wrapped in clear cellophane and finished with a red Christmas bow
This set includes everything needed to start growing and caring for a bonsai right away — practical, beautiful, and gift‑ready.
Why This Flowering Bonsai Kit is the Perfect Christmas Gift for Beginners
The Carmona naturally develops a tidy, balanced canopy that’s easy to maintain. It thrives indoors in bright light, enjoys steady room temperatures, and responds well to gentle pruning with the included scissors. Its tiny white summer flowers and year‑round glossy leaves bring a sense of freshness and calm to any space.
With the handbook guiding each step — from watering to simple styling — this kit helps beginners learn the art of bonsai easily and with joy.
About the Species — Carmona (Fukien Tea)
Cherished for its graceful branching and polished leaves, the Carmona microphylla is a traditional indoor flowering bonsai species admired for its tranquillity and charm. Compact yet full of life, it suits desks, windowsills, and sunny corners beautifully. Its calm presence makes it ideal for thoughtful interiors and mindful living.
Care Outline
Light: Bright indoor position, but avoid direct midday sunlight through glass.
Water: Keep the soil moist but never soaked; the ceramic tray protects surfaces.
Feed: Apply the included fertiliser weekly as directed in the handbook.
Prune: Use the supplied bonsai scissors to tidy soft shoots and maintain shape.
Each kit comes with printed care instructions so beginners can look after their bonsai confidently.
Meaning & Symbolism
The Carmona symbolises love, devotion, and courage — a living reminder of care that endures. Giving this bonsai is like offering a wish for calm and steady growth, a gift that will continue to thrive and be appreciated throughout the seasons.
Presentation & Gift Experience
Every bonsai kit is hand‑wrapped in clear cellophane and topped with a festive red bow. The blue ceramic tray enhances the tree’s natural beauty, while the robin tag and card add a cheerful finishing touch. It’s a complete, meaningful gift — beautiful, personal, and ready to enjoy.
Delivery Details – Christmas Delivery Information
Free next working day delivery to most UK postcodes (order by 3:25 pm, Mon–Fri)
Option to select a preferred delivery date at checkout
Weekend and morning delivery available for £8.99
Scottish Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland: allow 2 working days (£7.99 surcharge)
All bonsai are carefully packaged and include printed care information and the Bonsai Direct care handbook
You’ll receive a beautifully styled miniature Carmona bonsai just like the one shown — evergreen, flowering, and full of quiet charm. Complete with tools and hand‑wrapped for Christmas, it’s a perfect introduction to the art of bonsai and a heartfelt gift that lasts well beyond the festive season.
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 your Carmona in a bright indoor location with plenty of natural light, avoiding harsh midday sun through glass. Place somewhere warm with a stable temperature away from draughts. Watering: Keep the soil just damp to the touch, but never waterlogged. Allow slight drying between waterings and use the drip tray to protect furniture. Feeding: Feed weekly using the provided bonsai fertiliser, following the manufacturer’s directions. Pruning: Use the included bonsai scissors to trim soft new shoots regularly, helping to maintain its tidy shape. Humidity: Mist the foliage lightly a few times a week, especially when indoor heating is on, to keep leaves glossy and healthy. Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years in spring using quality bonsai soil to prevent it becoming pot bound and encourage strong root growth. |
| 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.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.
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.
