Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Personalised Birthday Gifts for Mum – Flowering Indoor Bonsai

£49.99

SKU: Mum1

Free Delivery by Thursday 15th 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

Wooden Tag - Best Mum

Tag - Best Mum

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Finding the perfect best mum gift often means choosing something thoughtful, lasting, and full of meaning. This flowering Fukien Tea indoor bonsai offers exactly that. Carefully grown and shaped by expert growers, it provides a beautiful living gift that mum can enjoy every day while watching it grow and develop over time.

This elegant Fukien Tea Tree bonsai, Carmona microphylla, is a popular choice for beginners and houseplant lovers alike. It features glossy evergreen leaves, creamy textured bark, and a graceful S-shaped trunk. During the summer months, it produces delicate white flowers, which adds seasonal interest and charm. As a result, it offers year-round beauty with the added delight of flowering.

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
  • 1xWooden Tag - Best Mum
Description

Best Mum Gift | Flowering Fukien Tea Indoor Bonsai – A Living, Sustainable Gift

Finding the perfect best mum gift often means choosing something thoughtful, lasting, and full of meaning. This flowering Fukien Tea indoor bonsai offers exactly that. Carefully grown and shaped by expert growers, it provides a beautiful living gift that mum can enjoy every day while watching it grow and develop over time.

About This Flowering Fukien Tea Bonsai

This elegant Fukien Tea Tree bonsai, Carmona microphylla, is a popular choice for beginners and houseplant lovers alike. It features glossy evergreen leaves, creamy textured bark, and a graceful S-shaped trunk. During the summer months, it produces delicate white flowers, which adds seasonal interest and charm. As a result, it offers year-round beauty with the added delight of flowering.

Styling, Shape & Character

This mid-sized, 8-year-old bonsai displays gentle trunk movement and balanced proportions. Moreover, its refined structure creates a calm, uplifting presence in the home. Because of this, it suits windowsills, side tables, and living spaces where it can be admired daily. Its artistic form makes it a natural focal point without feeling overpowering.

Why This Bonsai Is Easy to Care For

The Fukien Tea bonsai responds well to simple, consistent care. Therefore, it makes an excellent best mum gift even if she is new to bonsai. It prefers a warm room with bright, indirect light and benefits from watering once the soil surface begins to dry. Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new growth and flowers. With this gentle routine, the bonsai remains healthy and rewarding to look after.

Symbolism & Meaning

The Fukien Tea Tree symbolises courage, heart, wisdom, and love. Because of this, it makes a deeply meaningful gift for mum. As the bonsai grows and flowers, it reflects care, patience, and the enduring bond between parent and child.

Pot, Drip Tray & Presentation

Our growers pot this bonsai in a classic blue ceramic pot that complements the rich green foliage and white flowers. An appropriate-sized dark drip tray is included for practical indoor display. Additionally, a floral wooden hanging tag reading “Best Mum” completes the presentation, making the bonsai feel personal and gift-ready.

A Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Plant Gift

This bonsai is an environmentally friendly alternative to cut flowers. It lasts for years rather than days and encourages mindful, sustainable living. For mums who love houseplants and nature, it offers a thoughtful way to enjoy greenery while supporting a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

Gifting, Delivery & Personalisation

This flowering bonsai is ideal for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or simply to say thank you. Moreover, you can add gift wrap, balloons, a personalised wooden tag, or a complimentary gift message at checkout. Free next working day delivery is available to most UK addresses and Northern Ireland, or you can choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. We deliver seven days a week. All bonsai include a printed care guide and are securely packaged for safe arrival.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery run by a knowledgeable, family-led team. Our expert growers carefully nurture every bonsai, and we never mass-produce our trees. Furthermore, we provide detailed printed care guides, fast and reliable delivery on the date you choose, and friendly, knowledgeable customer service. Customer satisfaction is second to none, and we are always happy to offer ongoing advice and support.

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.

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Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering - Small Star-Shaped White 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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