Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Christmas Bonsai Kit – The Perfect Beginners’ Christmas Plant Gift
Celebrate the festive season with a truly meaningful Christmas plant gift — our beautiful Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Bonsai Kit. This complete starter set is the perfect introduction to the peaceful and rewarding art of bonsai. The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love, making it a wonderfully thoughtful and lasting present for someone special.
Each kit features a 10-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai, individually styled by our expert growers and potted into a navy blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot. Its rich green, serrated leaves and graceful branch structure bring year-round beauty to any home. Loved by both beginners and enthusiasts, this fast-growing, forgiving species is ideal for learning the joy of shaping and caring for your own living work of art.
Everything You Need to Begin Your Bonsai Journey
This complete kit includes:
10-year-old Ulmus parvifolia bonsai, beautifully potted
Matching dark-coloured drip tray
Bonsai fertiliser (approx. 1-year supply when diluted)
Pair of bonsai pruning scissors
Premium watering can (choose your colour)
Red snowflake “Merry Christmas” balloon
Wooden snowman “Merry Christmas” hanging tag
Every kit arrives beautifully presented — ready to give, display, and enjoy throughout the festive season.
Simple to Care For – Perfect for Beginners
The Chinese Elm is one of the easiest indoor bonsai to care for:
Position: Indoors in bright daylight, away from direct heat or draughts.
Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch, never dry or soggy.
Feeding: Use bonsai fertiliser regularly during the growing season.
Pruning: Trim new shoots to shape and encourage finer branching.
A detailed printed care guide is included, offering step-by-step advice for confident success.
Festive Delivery Made Easy
Enjoy free next working day delivery to most UK addresses when ordered by 3:15pm. You can also choose your preferred delivery date at checkout to suit your Christmas plans. Optional gift wrap, personalised tags, and extra balloons are available to make your present even more special.
Why Buy this Christmas Plant Gift from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a trusted, family-run nursery based in Devon. Our expert team lovingly nurtures each tree, ensuring it arrives healthy, beautifully styled, and ready to thrive. We’re dedicated to sustainability, excellent customer care, and creating gifts that grow for years to come.
Give the gift of nature this Christmas — a lasting symbol of love and strength that brings peace and beauty long after the festive lights fade.
