Extra-Large Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai Comprehensive Kit
Product Code: IDCE13
Big Bonsai Tree – 18-Year-Old Chinese Elm Starter Kit A Mature Chinese Elm Bonsai with Strong Structure This Big Bonsai Tree features an impressive 18-year-old Chinese Elm, offering […]
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- 1x Extra-Large 18 year beautiful, beginners bonsai
- 1x Extra-Large Plastic Humidity Tray
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
- 1x Watering Can - Choose Colour
Big Bonsai Tree – 18-Year-Old Chinese Elm Starter Kit
A Mature Chinese Elm Bonsai with Strong Structure
This Big Bonsai Tree features an impressive 18-year-old Chinese Elm, offering maturity, presence, and refined structure. The tree displays a thick, well-developed trunk with graceful branching and a dense canopy of small green leaves. These features create the look of a full-sized tree in miniature. We pot it in a blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot, which highlights the foliage and complements its classic shape. A dark-coloured drip tray keeps watering tidy and protects surfaces.
Because of its maturity and stability, this larger bonsai makes an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced growers.
The Chinese Elm – Evergreen Foliage and Classic Bonsai Character
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is an evergreen bonsai known for its fine serrated leaves and reliable growth habit. Its branches respond well to pruning, which allows you to maintain a balanced canopy and refine the tree over time. As the bonsai matures, the trunk continues to develop texture and character, while the foliage becomes fuller and more defined.
At 18 years old, this bonsai already shows established structure and strong taper. You can keep it indoors in a bright position throughout the year. It may also be placed outdoors, provided you protect it from hard frost. Each bonsai grows individually, so natural differences in trunk movement and branching give every tree its own unique character.
What’s Included
You will receive the 18-year-old Chinese Elm big bonsai tree planted in its blue ceramic pot. A dark-coloured drip tray accompanies the tree to help manage watering and maintain a clean display area.
We also include a bottle of bonsai feed to support healthy growth during the growing season. In addition, a pair of pruning scissors allows you to maintain the canopy and refine the tree’s shape as it develops. Finally, you will receive a watering can (your choice of colour) and a copy of our Bonsai Direct care handbook.
Symbolism and Lasting Appeal
The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, wisdom, intuition, and love. Its steady growth reflects patience and resilience, while its structured form represents harmony and stability. As you care for the tree over time, it becomes both a decorative focal point and a rewarding long-term pursuit.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
We select established trees with strong root systems and balanced structure. Our team inspects every bonsai before dispatch to ensure quality, health, and presentation. With carefully cultivated stock and essential care items included, we make it easy to enjoy owning a mature big bonsai tree with confidence.
| Species | 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. |
| Age (years) | 18 |
| Height (cm) | 45 |
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.
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| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland) | Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | FREE |
| 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 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
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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 |
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✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
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