Unusual Father's Day gift featuring beautiful Chinese Elm Bonsai tree, care kit, and balloon
Larger Comprehensive Father's Day Bonsai Kit | A Top Choice
Overall Height ~ 34cm Age: 12yrs

Larger Comprehensive Father’s Day Plant Bonsai Kit | A Top Choice

£79.99

SKU: FD9

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Medium Chinese Elm build a bonsai

Twisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old

PLastic drip tray

Medium Drip Tray

Suitable for all species of bonsai tree

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small bonsai pruning scissors

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Happy Father's Day to my Amazing Dad Air-Filled Balloon

Happy Father's Day to my Amazing Dad Air-Filled Balloon

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This larger Chinese Elm makes a striking and meaningful Father’s Day plant. With its mature trunk, rich foliage, and complete gift set, it arrives ready to impress. Beautifully presented and full of symbolism, it’s a living gift Dad can enjoy for many years to come.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xTwisty Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Indoor Bonsai Tree - 12 years old
  • 1xMedium Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
  • 1xHappy Father's Day to my Amazing Dad Air-Filled Balloon
Description

A Special Father’s Day Plant Gift: Chinese Elm Bonsai

Searching for a meaningful Father’s Day plant that feels both impressive and lasting? This larger-sized Chinese Elm bonsai makes a powerful and thoughtful gift. With its mature structure and elegant presence, it offers Dad something he can truly enjoy and take pride in.

We carefully grow and shape this 12-year-old Ulmus parvifolia to highlight its beautiful twisty trunk and rich green serrated leaves. The refined branching creates balance and movement, while the textured bark adds depth and maturity. As a result, this Father’s Day plant brings instant character to any bright indoor space.

Why the Chinese Elm Is So Popular

The Chinese Elm remains one of the most highly regarded bonsai species. It adapts well to different environments and responds positively to regular care. Therefore, it suits beginners and experienced growers alike.

In addition, this species symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. That symbolism makes it especially meaningful as a Father’s Day plant. Over time, it continues to develop a strong trunk and defined branching, rewarding careful attention.

Complete Father’s Day Gift Set

We pot this impressive bonsai into a navy blue ceramic pot and include a dark-coloured drip tray for practical display. Furthermore, we add a care kit with bonsai feed and pruning scissors. The fertiliser supports healthy growth, while the scissors help maintain its refined shape.

We also include a comprehensive printed care guide filled with clear advice and tips. Finally, we add a cheerful “Happy Father’s Day” foil balloon to complete the presentation.

Please note: Each bonsai is individually grown and shaped, so the exact form, branching, and character of your tree may vary slightly from the images shown.

Why Choose Bonsai Direct

We are a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery with expert growers and a genuine passion for what we do. Our bonsai are not mass-produced but lovingly nurtured on our nursery. We carefully prepare and securely package every tree, and we provide fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose.

Customer satisfaction is second to none, and we take great pride in delivering exceptional Father’s Day plants across the UK.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes - If kept indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
19 x 14
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect during frosts if kept outdoors
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
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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

🌿 Delivery Options
Choose your date
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
✅ 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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