Beginners baby starter kit - Friends are like stars, you don't have to see them to know they are there. Friendship Plant
Friends are like stars, you don't have to see them to know they are there
Overall Height ~ 25cm Age: 8yrs

Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set – Friends are like stars

£49.99

SKU: Friends are like stars 4

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Broom Chinese Elm build a bonsai

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai

PLastic drip tray

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

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 friendship plant gift featuring a beautiful indoor Chinese Elm bonsai (Zelkova parvifolia) and a heartfelt wooden tag with the message: “Friends are like stars, you don’t have to see them to know they are there.”Complete with pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser, humidity tray, and care guide, this charming bonsai kit makes a meaningful gift for a special friend. Carefully prepared by Bonsai Direct, our family-run nursery specialising in sustainable, easy-to-care-for bonsai trees.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xWooden Tag - Friends are like stars
Description

A Meaningful Friendship Plant Gift That Lasts

Looking for a thoughtful friendship plant that feels personal, lasting, and genuinely meaningful? This charming indoor bonsai gift set is a beautiful way to celebrate the people who are always there for you. Complete with a handcrafted wooden tag and essential bonsai care accessories, it is a gift that brings warmth, calm, and connection into the home.

The tag carries a heartfelt message:

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

Simple words. A beautiful reminder. And paired with a living bonsai tree, it becomes a keepsake your friend can enjoy every single day.

At Bonsai Direct, we believe gifts should have meaning. As a family-run bonsai nursery, we carefully select every tree for quality, character, and longevity. We also grow and package our bonsai with sustainability in mind, using recyclable materials wherever possible and nurturing trees that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Meet the Beautiful Chinese Elm Bonsai

At the heart of this friendship plant gift is the stunning Orchard-style Chinese Elm bonsai, known botanically as Zelkova parvifolia. This indoor bonsai is loved for its graceful shape, tiny leaves, and wonderfully textured bark that develops more character over time.

Why the Chinese Elm Makes the Perfect Friendship Plant

The Chinese Elm symbolises wisdom, intuition, inner strength, and love. That makes it an especially thoughtful gift for a loyal friend who has supported you through life’s ups and downs.

It is also one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for. Beginners love it because it grows quickly, responds well to pruning, and adapts happily to indoor environments. With a little attention and regular watering, this bonsai will continue to flourish and evolve beautifully.

Every bonsai arrives healthy, established, and ready to display.

Everything Included in the Friendship Bonsai Gift Set

This complete friendship plant kit includes everything needed to help your bonsai thrive:

Included in the Gift Set

  • Indoor Chinese Elm bonsai tree (Zelkova parvifolia)
  • Decorative wooden friendship tag
  • Humidity tray
  • Bonsai pruning scissors
  • Bonsai fertiliser
  • Easy-to-follow care guide

We carefully pack each order by hand at our family nursery to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.

A Unique Gift for a Special Friend

Flowers fade quickly. Chocolates disappear in days. A bonsai friendship plant is different. It grows over time and becomes a lasting reminder of friendship, care, and shared memories.

Whether you are celebrating a birthday, saying thank you, sending support from afar, or simply reminding someone how much they matter, this bonsai gift feels sincere and unforgettable.

Warm, calming, and full of character, this little tree carries a beautiful message that your friend will treasure for years to come.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy
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 parvifolia) 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 Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is a pretty indoor bonsai which has great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. The stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green. Small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai and great for beginners. 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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(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.
🚚 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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