Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Beginners Flowering Starter Bonsai Kit – With Sympathy Gift Edition

£59.99

SKU: Sympathy10

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 - With Sympathy

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This flowering Oriental Tea Tree bonsai is a thoughtful alternative to traditional condolence flowers. Its elegant S-shaped trunk, glossy foliage, and delicate white summer flowers create a calm presence in the home. Supplied with a ceramic pot, drip tray, care tools, a “With Sympathy” tag, and a care sheet, it arrives ready to gift. With gentle care, it offers comfort and remembrance 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 - With Sympathy
Description

Condolence Flowers | Flowering Indoor Bonsai With Sympathy Gift

A Lasting Alternative to Traditional Condolence Flowers

When words feel insufficient, this flowering indoor bonsai offers a gentle and lasting way to express sympathy. Instead of short-lived condolence flowers, this living tree provides calm presence and continuity. It becomes a quiet focal point in the home and a respectful tribute that endures.

At the heart of this sympathy gift is a beautifully styled Oriental Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla). This well-formed indoor bonsai features an elegant S-shaped trunk, glossy deep-green leaves, and refined proportions. During the summer months, delicate white flowers appear and soften the overall look. We pot the tree in a ceramic pot and include a drip tray to keep presentation neat and surfaces protected.

Thoughtfully Presented Sympathy Gift Set

This condolence flowers alternative arrives as a complete beginner-friendly starter kit. We include bonsai fertiliser and pruning scissors to support gentle, ongoing care. A tasteful wooden “With Sympathy” hanging tag adds a respectful finishing touch without feeling overstated.

Every bonsai includes a care sheet, which explains aspects of caring for this bonsai as well as other beneficial information. This allows the recipient to care for the tree with confidence and ease.

Meaning That Brings Comfort

The Oriental Tea Tree symbolises courage, heart, love, and devotion. Bonsai also represent peace, harmony, and remembrance. Together, these meanings make this flowering bonsai especially suitable as condolence flowers that continue to give comfort over time.

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.

Why Choose Bonsai Direct

Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery with expert growers who nurture every tree individually. We never mass-produce our bonsai. Instead, we focus on healthy plants with natural character. We include printed care sheets, offer excellent customer service, and provide fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose. Each bonsai is carefully packaged to arrive safely, and customer satisfaction is second to none.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering
Pot Size (cm)
19 x 14
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
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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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