Bonsai Starter Kit – 8 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Indoor Set
Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit – Flowering Indoor Bonsai Kit

£59.99

SKU: IDCAR14

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

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Small bonsai pruning scissors

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Suitable for all species of bonsai tree

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

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.

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Start your bonsai journey with confidence using this beginners flowering Bonsai Starter Kit. At the heart of the set is an elegant 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla), admired for its graceful S-shaped trunk, glossy green foliage, and delicate white summer flowers. Perfect for beginners, this resilient indoor bonsai symbolises courage, heart, love, and devotion, making it both meaningful and rewarding to grow.

The kit includes a drip tray for easy maintenance, precision pruning scissors for shaping, and bonsai fertiliser for optimum growth and flowering. Designed to provide everything you need from day one, this bonsai starter kit makes an ideal introduction to the art of bonsai or a thoughtful gift. Free UK next working day delivery is available to most areas.

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 Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
Description

Bonsai Starter Kit – 8 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Indoor Set

Carmona microphylla

Begin Your Bonsai Journey with Confidence –

Step confidently into the world of bonsai with this expertly curated Bonsai Starter Kit. Designed specifically for beginners, this complete indoor set gives you everything you need to start shaping, nurturing, and enjoying your own living work of art.

At the centre of the kit stands an elegant 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree, Carmona microphylla. Its graceful S-shaped trunk immediately creates visual impact, while its glossy green leaves bring freshness to any room. During the summer months, delicate white flowers bloom across the foliage, adding seasonal charm and reinforcing the tree’s symbolism of courage, heart, love, and devotion.

A Complete Kit – Everything You Need

Rather than sourcing tools separately, you receive a fully equipped starter set. This ensures you can begin caring for your bonsai from day one.

Your kit includes:

  • 8-year-old Fukien Tea bonsai (Carmona microphylla)

  • Potted into a blue Ceramic bonsai pot

  • Drip tray for surface protection

  • Bonsai pruning scissors

  • Concentrated Bonsai Fertiliser – Enough for about one year

  • Care instruction guide

Because proper tools make a significant difference, the included pruning scissors allow you to shape and refine your tree with accuracy. Meanwhile, the drip tray protects surfaces and helps maintain a clean display.

Designed for Beginners

The Fukien Tea adapts well to bright indoor environments. Place it in a warm, well-lit position, water consistently without over-saturating, and prune regularly to maintain its structure. As you develop your skills, you will notice the tree respond positively to careful shaping and feeding.

More Than a Plant – A Symbol of Growth

Although this starter kit suits beginners perfectly, it also delivers deeper meaning. The Fukien Tea symbolises devotion and resilience. Therefore, it makes a thoughtful gift for new beginnings, milestones, or personal growth journeys.

Instead of a temporary present, you give a living tree that grows stronger each year.

Flexible Delivery & Personalisation

We offer free next working day delivery to most UK addresses. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at checkout for convenience.

In addition, you can personalise your order with gift wrap, balloons, or custom hanging tags once the bonsai is added to your basket.

Start your bonsai journey the right way. With this complete Bonsai Starter Kit, you gain structure, guidance, and inspiration—all in one beautifully balanced package.

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
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.
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