Chinese Elm & Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Pair | Literati-Style Twisty Bonsai – OFFER OF THE MONTH!
£87.98–£99.96Price range: £87.98 through £99.96Original price was: £87.98 – £99.96Price range: £87.98 through £99.96.£64.99–£76.97Price range: £64.99 through £76.97Current price is: £64.99 – £76.97Price range: £64.99 through £76.97.
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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.
What's in This Bundle?
1xLiterati-Style 8 Year Old Chinese Elm
1xLiterati-Style Flowering Indoor Bonsai - 8 years
2xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
Description
8-Year-Old Literati-Style Bonsai Duo— Chinese Elm & Flowering Fukien Tea Tree
Step into the timeless world of Literati bonsai with this special duo. The elegant and traditional Chinese Elm paired with a captivating and flowering Fukien Tea Tree. Each bonsai carefully shaped over 8 years to capture the true spirit of this ancient artistic style.
The Grace of Literati Bonsai
Known for their minimalist beauty, this set features slender, winding trunks with foliage gathered at the crown. They are a living symbol of simplicity, endurance, and refined artistry. Each bend and curve tells a story of nature’s resilience and the patient hand of the grower.
Balanced, Expressive, and Unique
The Literati style reflects harmony and balance in its flowing, upright trunk and airy canopy. These graceful trees stand apart from fuller bonsai forms, inviting calm reflection and admiration for their understated elegance.
Your Special Pair Includes: Chinese Elm — Renowned for its graceful trunk and fine, delicate leaves. Flowering Fukien Tea Tree — Adds a touch of charm with petite white blooms and glossy foliage.
Deep Roots in Tradition
In Chinese tradition, Literati bonsai symbolise one’s path — reaching upward, enduring life’s tests, and embracing imperfection as beauty. With every glance, they inspire mindfulness and tranquility.
A Treasure for Enthusiasts
Perfect for any bonsai lover, this pair invites you to explore the subtle art of styling. Whether you’re starting your collection or adding to it, these trees promise years of evolving beauty and creative joy.
Bring home this exquisite pair and celebrate the art, history, and serene beauty of Literati bonsai.
Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Fukien Tea Tree - Flowering
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
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.
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
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Highlands & Islands
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Northern Ireland
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£7.99
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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.
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Original price was: £155.00.£119.99Current price is: £119.99.
Original price was: £34.99.£29.99Current price is: £29.99.
