Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Beginners Flowering Starter Bonsai Kit – I wish I Knew What to Say Gift Edition

£59.99

SKU: IWishIKnew2

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

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

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Wooden Tag - I wish I knew what to say

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This “I Wish I Knew What to Say” gift features an elegant 8-year-old flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai, Carmona microphylla, with a graceful twisty trunk and glossy green leaves that produce delicate white flowers in summer. Symbolising courage, heart, love, and devotion, it offers a thoughtful way to show care when words feel hard to find. Supplied as a complete beginners kit with a blue ceramic pot, drip tray, pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser, care leaflet, and an “I Wish I Knew What to Say” wooden tag, it provides a lasting and meaningful gesture that stays close over time.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xFlowering Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years old
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xWooden Tag - I wish I knew what to say
Description

I Wish I Knew What to Say Gift | Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai

A gentle gift for moments when words fall short

Some moments are hard to explain. You want to reach out, but nothing feels quite right to say. This “I Wish I Knew What to Say” gift offers a thoughtful alternative. It lets you show care, presence, and understanding without forcing the moment into words.

A flowering Fukien Tea Tree with quiet beauty

At the heart of this gift is an 8-year-old indoor Fukien Tea Tree bonsai, Carmona microphylla. Carefully trained with a graceful, twisty S-shaped trunk, it feels expressive yet calm. Deep green, glossy leaves give it year-round character, while delicate white flowers appear during the summer months, adding softness and light when it is most welcome.

This bonsai feels elegant rather than showy. It suits reflective moments and gentle gestures, where simplicity matters more than impact.

Meaning that speaks without explanation

The Fukien Tea Tree symbolises courage, heart, love, and devotion. That meaning fits naturally with this gift. It does not try to fix a situation or soften it. Instead, it quietly says, I’m thinking of you, when words feel inadequate.

Supplied as a complete beginners flowering bonsai kit

This bonsai arrives ready to enjoy and easy to care for. It is potted in a blue ceramic bonsai pot and supplied with a humidity/drip tray to protect surfaces. The kit also includes bonsai pruning scissors for light shaping, bonsai fertiliser to support healthy growth, and a free bonsai care leaflet to guide you with confidence.

An “I Wish I Knew What to Say” wooden hanging tag completes the gift, adding an honest and heartfelt touch that feels genuine rather than scripted.

A living gift that stays close

Because this bonsai is designed for indoor living, it becomes part of everyday life rather than a one-off gesture. Over time, caring for it can feel grounding and reassuring. As a result, it becomes a quiet companion and a lasting reminder that someone cared enough to reach out.

Delivered with care and flexibility

We offer free next working day delivery to most UK addresses. Alternatively, you can choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. Gift wrap, balloons, and personalised extras are also available, allowing you to tailor the gift to the moment.

Please note: Each bonsai is individually grown and shaped, so the exact form, branching, and character of your tree may vary slightly from the images shown.

Specification
Evergreen
yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering - Small star shaped white summer flowers
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Likes a warm position and 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
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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.
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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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