ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT – Large Starter Bonsai Kit for Beginners – 16+ years old
£155.00Original price was: £155.00.£145.00Current price is: £145.00.
SKU: Christmas6
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This beautifully curated Christmas Bonsai Gift Set lets you choose between two wonderful indoor species — the elegant Chinese Elm or the flowering Fukien Tea Tree. Each 16-year-old bonsai is expertly shaped, full of charm and supplied with essential care accessories, including scissors, fertiliser, drip tray, watering can and a festive tag. Easy to care for and perfect for beginners, these mature bonsai make thoughtful, eco-friendly Christmas gifts that last far beyond the festive season. A peaceful, meaningful alternative to traditional Christmas plants, ready to brighten a home for years to come.
What's in This Bundle?
1xWhich 16 year old bonsai would you like?
1xLarge Plastic Drip Tray
1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
1xBonsai Care Book
1xForest Green Watering Can
1xFlat Porcelain Bauble - Merry Christmas Robin
Description
The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift – 16-Year-Old Twisty Bonsai Starter Kit | Choose your species!
A Thoughtful, Relaxing & Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift
If you’re searching for a thoughtful Christmas gift that feels calming, personal and beautifully unique, this Complete Bonsai Christmas Gift Set is a wonderful choice. With two charming species to choose from — the Chinese Elm or the Fukien Tea Tree — it suits both beginners and plant lovers who appreciate something a little different. Each tree is hand-shaped over many years, full of character and festive appeal.
Choose Your Species: Two Beautiful Indoor Bonsai Options
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
The Chinese Elm is our most popular indoor bonsai for beginners. It has a naturally twisty trunk, soft woodland styling and small serrated green leaves that stay fresh throughout the year. This species grows faster, responds well to gentle pruning and is forgiving — ideal beginners and enthusiasts. It symbolises wisdom, intuition, love and inner strength.
Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)
The Fukien Tea Tree is perfect for anyone who would love a flowering bonsai. It produces pretty white star-shaped flowers during the warmer months and has glossy, rich green leaves with a naturally artistic trunk flow. It enjoys warm rooms and makes a wonderful long-lasting indoor houseplant gift. Symbolically, it represents courage, heart and devotion — a lovely sentiment for Christmas gifting.
What’s Included in This Complete Christmas Gift Set
A beautifully shaped 16-year-old bonsai — choose Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree
Classic blue ceramic bonsai pot
Dark-coloured drip tray to catch water and increase humidity
Bonsai pruning scissors for gentle shaping
100ml bottle of bonsai fertiliser for healthy new growth
Forest green watering can
Festive “Merry Christmas” porcelain tag
Bonsai Direct care handbook with simple, helpful advice
Free species-specific care instructions
This Bonsai Makes a Wonderful Christmas Gift
Bonsai trees offer something calming and meaningful, especially during the busy festive season. Because these trees are mature and well-rooted, they hold water well and need less frequent care — ideal for beginners or families enjoying Christmas events. Moreover, each species carries its own symbolism, making the gift feel personal and heartfelt. It lasts far longer than flowers and brings a peaceful presence into any home.
A Lovely Christmas Moment to Open & Enjoy
With its elegant styling, glossy leaves and festive tag, this bonsai feels truly special as soon as the box is opened. It brings delight on Christmas Day and continues to give joy well into the New Year. A beautiful, thoughtful and eco-friendly Christmas gift to treasure.
Why Buy Your Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift from Bonsai Direct
Choosing Bonsai Direct means choosing the UK’s leading online bonsai specialists — a trusted, family-run nursery with decades of hands-on experience. Every tree is grown with genuine care, expertly shaped and supported by clear, simple care guides written by our bonsai professionals. Our team offers friendly advice, outstanding customer service and fast, reliable delivery that you can schedule to suit your plans. With beautifully presented trees, thoughtful gift options and uncompromising quality, Bonsai Direct is the perfect place to find a bonsai you can feel proud to give.
Please note: This listing uses a generic photograph. Your bonsai will be very similar in size, style and quality, but each tree has its own unique character.
Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Fukien Tea Tree yes / Chinese Elm no
Pot Size (cm)
24 x 15
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Tea Tree must be indoors and warm / Chinese Elm can live outdoors with winter protection
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for beginners
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.
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.
Delivery
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Charge
Standard Delivery
(England, Wales & Southern Scotland)
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date
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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
✅ 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.
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