Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Beginners Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Kit with Happy Valentine’s Day Tag

£59.99

SKU: VAL63

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Wooden Tag - Happy Valentines Day Owl Design

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This Chinese Elm bonsai starter kit is ideal for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifting. An 8-year-old tree with a twisty trunk and rich green leaves offers classic style. Hardy and easy to care for, it suits beginners perfectly. Presented in a navy blue ceramic pot with a matching drip tray. Includes pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser, and a “Happy Valentine’s Day” owl tag. A meaningful Valentine’s gift that lasts far beyond the day itself.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xWooden Tag - Happy Valentines Day Owl Design
Description

Beginners Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Kit | A Perfect Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift

If you are searching for last minute Valentine’s Day gifts that still feel thoughtful and personal, this Chinese Elm bonsai starter kit is an excellent choice. With next working day delivery available, it offers a meaningful alternative to traditional flowers while still arriving in time to surprise someone special. we also deliver on both Saturdays and Sundays.

A Beginner-Friendly Indoor Bonsai

This 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai displays a classic, traditional style with a gently twisty trunk and tidy pads of rich green, serrated leaves. Its naturally small foliage keeps the tree compact and well balanced. Thanks to its hardy nature and forgiving growth habits, this species suits beginners perfectly and builds confidence from day one.

What’s Included in the Starter Kit

This Valentine’s bonsai arrives planted in a navy blue ceramic pot that suits any interior space. A matching drip tray keeps surfaces protected and the display neat. The starter kit also includes pruning scissors and a small bottle of bonsai fertiliser, giving everything needed to begin caring for the tree straight away.

To finish the gift, a charming “Happy Valentine’s Day” wooden hanging tag with an owl design is included. This detail adds warmth and turns the bonsai into a complete Valentine’s present rather than just a plant.

A Meaningful Valentine’s Day Gift

The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. Therefore, it carries a message that feels sincere without being over the top. It works beautifully as a Valentine’s Day gift for a partner, friend, or anyone who appreciates calm, nature-inspired presents.

Ideal for Home or Office

This bonsai fits perfectly on a windowsill, desk, or coffee table. It enjoys a bright indoor position away from harsh direct sunlight. Light pruning keeps the shape neat and encourages even growth across the canopy.

Delivery and Gifting Options

Free next working day delivery is available on all bonsai, making this an ideal last minute Valentine’s Day gift. You can also choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. Gift wrap, balloons, and personalised extras can be added once the bonsai is in your basket. A printed care guide is included with every order.

This Chinese Elm bonsai starter kit is a last-minute Valentine’s gift that still feels calm, considered, and designed to last.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from frost
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for beginners
Maintenance
Positioning: Place in bright position avoiding direct sunlight in mid summer
Watering: Keep soil evenly damp; check daily.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.
Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly to keep shape and encourage ramification.
Repotting: Repot every two years in early spring using free-draining bonsai soil.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parviflolia) makes a truly beautiful bonsai with small bright green leaves. The tree has excellent twig structure and has great character throughout, making it the perfect representation of a woodland tree. In our opinion the Chinese Elm is the most perfectly proportioned, easy to care for and adaptable tree and makes a superb bonsai; which can be grown either indoors or outdoors.

Delivery

🌿 Delivery Options
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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
✅ Every bonsai is hand-checked, watered, and securely packaged for safe arrival.
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.

Bonsai Care

🌱 Bonsai Care Guide
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
🌿 Don’t worry! Your detailed printed care guide walks you through everything step by step.
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
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