Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Indoor Bonsai beginners - Family Tree edition
The tiny flowers of the Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona) bonsai
Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Beginners Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai – FAMILY TREE Gift Edition

Price range: £46.99 through £52.98

(1)

SKU: FamilyTree2

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Standard Carmona build a bonsai

Flowering Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years old

PLastic drip tray

Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots

Families are like the branches of a tree

Wooden Tag - Families are like the branches of a tree

In stock

You can add a custom Gift Message and personalisation to your order as well as purchase some of our most popular Bonsai Care Products after clicking Add to Basket.

Reasons to shop with us

FREE Next Working Day Delivery

to most UK addresses - order by 3:25pm

FREE Nominated-Day Delivery

to most UK addresses on orders over £29.99

Trusted, Sustainable Growers

every bonsai is nurtured with love on our Devon nursery

FREE Gift Message

available on all orders

Not Home? No Problem

Our couriers can leave your order in a safe place

Secure, Bespoke Packaging

safe, tracked delivery

This 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai makes a meaningful Family Tree gift, combining elegant structure with delicate summer flowering. Its graceful S-shaped trunk and glossy green foliage create year-round interest, presented in a glazed blue ceramic pot. An optional drip tray and a sentimental wooden tag complete the gift. Each tree is individually grown, giving every bonsai its own natural character and charm.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xFlowering Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years old
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
  • 1xWooden Tag - Families are like the branches of a tree
Description

Family Tree Gift – 8-Year-Old Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai

A Flowering Bonsai That Celebrates Family and Shared Roots

Enjoy family milestones with a gift that carries beauty and meaning. This 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai features an elegant S-shaped trunk, which gives the tree movement and balance. Its gentle curves reflect growth and connection, making it ideal as a Family Tree gift. We present it in a blue glazed ceramic pot, selected to complement the rich green foliage and refined structure.

Compact yet full of character, this bonsai suits bright indoor spaces and creates an immediate focal point.

The Fukien Tea Tree – Elegant Form with Seasonal Interest

The Fukien Tea Tree is a flowering indoor bonsai known for its delicate white blooms in summer. When in flower, it adds lightness and detail to its structured silhouette. Throughout the rest of the year, its glossy green leaves maintain a neat and balanced appearance.

At 8 years old, the tree shows developing maturity in both trunk and branching. The S-shaped form enhances visual flow, while the foliage softens the overall look. Each bonsai grows individually, so natural variations in trunk movement and flowering add to its unique charm.

What’s Included with Your Gift

You will receive the 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai planted in its glazed ceramic pot. For added practicality, you can select an optional drip tray to protect surfaces and support humidity.

A wooden hanging tag completes the presentation, featuring the message:
“Families are like branches of a tree. They grow in different directions yet the root remains one.”

We also include a complimentary bonsai care leaflet to help the recipient position and care for their tree with confidence.

A Symbol of Courage, Love and Devotion

The Fukien Tea Tree symbolises courage, heart, love, and devotion. These qualities align naturally with the meaning behind a family tree gift. Its flowering habit represents renewal and continued growth, while its curved trunk reflects life’s shared journey.

For that reason, this bonsai offers more than decoration. It becomes a lasting reminder of unity, resilience, and connection.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

We carefully select and shape each bonsai for strong structure and healthy roots. Our team inspects every tree before dispatch to ensure it arrives in excellent condition. With thoughtful presentation and practical guidance, we help you give a gift that continues to grow alongside the family it represents.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Likes a warm position & does not like to be too wet
Maintenance
Positioning: Loves warmth and bright, indirect light. Avoid draughts.

Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; do not overwater. Prefers to be very slightly damp.

Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.

Pruning: Pinch back soft shoots to maintain shape.

Repotting: Repot every two to three years in late spring.

Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

The Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) is a simple & elegant bonsai ideal for growing indoors. This bonsai has pretty white flowers during summer months & lovely green, shiny & waxy foliage. The leaves are unusually shaped & well proportioned. The leaves grow in neat clusters allowing the flowers and branch structure to be highly visible. A highly appealing & artistic bonsai.

Delivery

🌿 Delivery Options
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
✅ 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.
Reviews (0)
Leave your review
Rating
Publish review

All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.

Also consider these