Comprehensive Beginners larger bonsai starter pack - Friends are like stars, you don't have to see them to know they are there
Friends are like stars, you don't have to see them to know they are there
Overall Height ~ 33cm Age: 12yrs

Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Pack – 12 years | Friends are like stars …

£77.99

SKU: FriendsAreLikeStars6

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Medium Chinese Elm build a bonsai

Twisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old

PLastic drip tray

Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Suitable for all species of bonsai tree

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small bonsai pruning scissors

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Friends are like stars wooden tag

Wooden Tag - Friends are like stars

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A thoughtful and lasting gift for best friends, this beautiful “Friends Are Like Stars” Bonsai Gift Set features a mature 12-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia) presented in an elegant blue ceramic pot. Complete with a heartfelt wooden hanging tag, bonsai pruning scissors, fertiliser, humidity tray, and Bonsai Direct care handbook, this meaningful indoor bonsai symbolises friendship, wisdom, strength, and love. Carefully prepared by Bonsai Direct, our family-run nursery passionate about quality bonsai and sustainable gifting.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xTwisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old
  • 1xDark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
  • 1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xWooden Tag - Friends are like stars
Description

One of the Most Meaningful Gifts for Best Friends

Some friendships never fade. No matter how much time passes or how far apart life takes you, true friends remain a constant source of support, comfort, and happiness. That is exactly what inspired our beautiful “Friends Are Like Stars” Bonsai Gift Set — a thoughtful and lasting gift created to celebrate those special connections.

At Bonsai Direct, we believe the best gifts carry genuine meaning. Therefore, we carefully designed this bonsai gift package to combine the calming beauty of nature with a heartfelt reminder of friendship.

Attached to the bonsai is a charming wooden hanging tag engraved with the touching words:

“Friends are like stars, you don’t have to see them to know they are there.”

As a result, this gift becomes far more than a simple bonsai tree. Instead, it becomes a daily reminder of loyalty, love, and the friends who brighten our lives through every season.

A Unique and Thoughtful Gift for Best Friends

If you are searching for meaningful gifts for best friends, this stunning Chinese Elm bonsai offers something truly different. Unlike flowers or chocolates that quickly disappear, a bonsai continues to grow and thrive over time, making it a lasting symbol of friendship and care.

At the centre of this gift set is a beautiful 12-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai, carefully shaped and presented in an elegant blue ceramic bonsai pot. With its graceful structure, delicate leaves, and timeless appearance, it brings calm and character into any home or workspace.

Because every bonsai is individually nurtured by our experienced team, each tree has its own unique personality and charm.

The Symbolism Behind the Chinese Elm Bonsai

The Chinese Elm, botanically known as Ulmus parvifolia, carries beautiful symbolism that perfectly reflects meaningful friendships. Traditionally, it represents wisdom, inner strength, intuition, and love.

Therefore, it makes an especially thoughtful gift for a best friend who has always offered encouragement, guidance, and support.

Easy to Care For and Perfect for Beginners

Not only is the Chinese Elm beautiful, but it is also one of the easiest indoor bonsai trees to care for. Its hardy nature and adaptable growth make it ideal for beginners as well as experienced bonsai enthusiasts.

With regular watering, light pruning, and occasional feeding, this bonsai will continue to flourish and develop even more character over time.

At Bonsai Direct, our family-run nursery carefully cares for every bonsai using years of expertise and sustainable growing practices. Consequently, your gift arrives healthy, established, and ready to enjoy.

Everything Included in This Friendship Bonsai Gift Set

To help your recipient care for their bonsai with confidence, we include all the essential accessories needed to begin their bonsai journey immediately.

Included in the Gift Package

  • 12-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia)
  • Elegant blue ceramic bonsai pot
  • Humidity and drip tray
  • Bonsai pruning scissors
  • Bonsai fertiliser
  • Wooden friendship sentiment tag
  • Bonsai Direct care handbook

The humidity tray helps maintain the ideal growing environment while also protecting household surfaces. In addition, the included pruning scissors and fertiliser make ongoing bonsai care simple and enjoyable.

A Lasting Way to Celebrate Friendship

Whether you are celebrating a birthday, saying thank you, sending encouragement, or simply reminding someone how much they matter, this bonsai gift creates a heartfelt and memorable experience.

Most importantly, it offers a lasting reminder that true friendship remains present even when life gets busy or distances grow.

Beautiful, meaningful, and carefully prepared by our family-run nursery, the “Friends Are Like Stars” Bonsai Gift Set is one of the most thoughtful gifts for best friends who deserve to know just how much they are appreciated.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes - if kept indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
18 x 13
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - protect from frosts
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for Beginners
Maintenance
Positioning: Place in bright position avoiding direct sunlight in mid summer
Watering: Keep soil evenly damp; check daily.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle.
Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly to keep shape and encourage ramification.
Repotting: Repot every two years in early spring using free-draining bonsai soil.
Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parviflolia) makes a truly beautiful bonsai with small bright green leaves. The tree has excellent twig structure and has great character throughout, making it the perfect representation of a woodland tree. In our opinion the Chinese Elm is the most perfectly proportioned, easy to care for and adaptable tree and makes a superb bonsai; which can be grown either indoors or outdoors.

Delivery

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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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