Twin literati style bonsai trees - Flowering Fukien Tea Tree and Chinese Elm

Chinese Elm & Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Pair | Literati-Style Twisty Bonsai – OFFER OF THE MONTH!

Name: Chinese Elm &amp; Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Pair | Literati-Style Twisty Bonsai - OFFER OF THE MONTH!
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: LiteratiTwin
Availability: InStock

Product Code: LiteratiTwin

Original price was: £87.98 – £99.96Price range: £87.98 through £99.96.Current price is: £64.99 – £76.97Price range: £64.99 through £76.97.

Step into the timeless elegance of traditional Literati bonsai with this exclusive pair, carefully nurtured and shaped over eight years to embody the true spirit of this ancient and revered bonsai style. Literati bonsai are admired for their minimalist beauty, slender trunks, and the impression of graceful movement frozen in time — a living work of art. Unlike other bonsai styles, the Literati form is strikingly simple yet deeply expressive. Each tree has a slender, upright trunk that twists and bends naturally, rising towards a crown of carefully positioned foliage at the top. This flowing form captures the resilience of a lone tree surviving in harsh conditions, bending but never breaking. This pairing of a Chinese Elm and a Flowering Fukien Tea Tree highlights the delicate balance and poetic beauty at the heart of Literati bonsai. Together, they add understated sophistication and a sense of calm to any indoor space, encouraging moments of quiet reflection.

Species	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.
Evergreen	Yes
Flowering/Fruiting	Fukien Tea Tree - Flowering
Age (years)	8
Height (cm)	28-30
Pot Size (cm)	15 x 10
Pot Colour	Blue
Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor
Difficulty	Easy
Maintenance	Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 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. Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) 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

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

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

Chinese Elm & Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Pair | Literati-Style Twisty Bonsai – OFFER OF THE MONTH!

Product Code: LiteratiTwin

This bundle includes:

Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots × 2

8-Year-Old Literati-Style Bonsai Duo— Chinese Elm & Flowering Fukien Tea Tree

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