TOP CHRISTMAS BEGINNERS KIT – Christmas Twisty Indoor Bonsai Starter Kit Special Offer
£104.99Original price was: £104.99.£83.99Current price is: £83.99.
SKU: Christmas55
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Enjoy 20% off of this incredible beginners Christmas gift!
A 12-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai in a blue ceramic pot with drip tray, pruning scissors, fertiliser, and premium watering can, finished with a festive tag. This complete starter kit makes a beautiful and meaningful Christmas plant gift, symbolising wisdom, strength, and love – perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike.
What's in This Bundle?
1xTwisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old
1xMedium Drip Tray
1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
1xWooden Tag - Merry Christmas Robin
1xWatering Can - Choose Colour
Description
Beautiful Beginners Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Kit | Meaningful Christmas Plant Gift – Best Value Kit
Make this Christmas truly special with our complete indoor beginners bonsai starter kit – a thoughtful and eco-friendly Christmas plant gift that combines elegance, meaning, and nature’s beauty.
At the heart of this set is a lovely 12-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), admired for its twisty trunk, refined branch structure, and lush green serrated leaves. We’ve potted this bonsai in a blue ceramic pot and paired it with a dark-coloured drip tray.
To help you care for your bonsai with ease, this comprehensive gift set includes small pruning scissors, a bottle of bonsai fertiliser (lasting around a year), and a premium watering can in your chosen colour. Every element is chosen to make caring for your bonsai simple and rewarding.
A wooden “Merry Christmas” robin tag adds a charming festive touch. Both the Bonsai Direct Care Handbook and our printed care leaflet provide expert advice.
Complete Christmas Plant Gift Set Includes:
12-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) bonsai
Blue ceramic pot and dark-coloured drip tray
Bonsai pruning scissors
Bonsai fertiliser (1-year supply)
Premium quality watering can (colour of your choice)
Wooden “Merry Christmas” robin tag
Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
FREE printed care leaflet
The Meaning Behind the Tree
The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love – heartfelt qualities that make this bonsai a deeply meaningful Christmas gift. It’s also one of the easiest indoor species to care for, making it perfect for beginners.
Why Choose Bonsai Direct
At Bonsai Direct, we’re a professional, family-run nursery in Devon, dedicated to sustainable growing and expert care. Every tree is nurtured by specialists and securely packaged for safe arrival. Our customer service and attention to detail ensure every bonsai gift is effortless, joyful, and memorable.
(Please note: This is a generic photograph. The bonsai you receive will be very similar in style, size, and quality but uniquely individual.)
Specification
Evergreen
Yes - When grown indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
18 x 12
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from extreme frost
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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When will it arrive?
Charge
Standard Delivery
(England, Wales & Southern Scotland)
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date
FREE
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(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.
