Fukien Tea Bonsai: Summer White Flowers - Accentuated Twists

Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai | Ideal Flowering Indoor Species for Beginners

Fukien Tea Bonsai: Summer White Flowers – Accentuated Twists

Name: Fukien Tea Bonsai: Summer White Flowers - Accentuated Twists
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: Sale51
Availability: OutOfStock

Product Code: Sale51

Original price was: £49.99.Current price is: £37.99.

This is a beautiful 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai, a flowering masterpiece with a lush canopy, rich green leaves, and a captivating branch structure. Decorated with dainty white flowers in summer, its creamy textured bark and gnarly features exude immense character. Presented in a very pretty blue glazed ceramic pot and tray, this bonsai symbolises love & devotion, making it an inspired gift idea for anyone. I think the glaze of the pot beautifully enhances the white flowers. This bonsai displays an elegant twisting trunk with accentuated curves. The leaves are lush and bright and beautifully highlight the summer white blooms. Well positioned branches extend from the outsides of the curves with no lower branches. The little tree has an uncluttered and elegant appearance and would make a wonderful gift for an eco conscious, nature loving individual.

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Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai | Ideal Flowering Indoor Species for Beginners

This magnificent Fukien Tea Tree bonsai (Carmona microphylla) showcases a beautifully twisty trunk and a lush canopy of vivid green leaves, making it a perfect addition to any home or office. The Carmona bonsai tree is renowned for its distinctive leaf shape and is a favourite flowering indoor bonsai. It comes tastefully potted in a pretty blue ceramic bonsai pot with a matching drip tray. The Tea Tree thrives in warm positions protected from drafts, making it suitable for most rooms but requiring protection from cold areas during winter. Its dainty star-shaped flowers create a striking contrast against the glaze of the ceramic pot.

Carmona microphylla: A Gift with Deep Meaning

Carmona microphylla, commonly known as the Fukien Tea Tree, symbolise courage, heart, love, and devotion, making it an ideal gift for birthdays or anniversaries. This unique symbolic meaning is highlighted in the care instruction guide included with your bonsai tree. This variety is perfect for novice gardeners due to its low maintenance requirements, offering incredible beauty and ease of cultivation. It is a wonderful addition for both beginners and seasoned bonsai enthusiasts.

Take advantage of our FREE next working day delivery option across most of the UK, or select a specific date and time for sending gifts directly. Bonsai Direct offers delivery 7 days a week within England, Wales, and Glasgow and Edinburgh postcodes. Delivery to the Highlands and Islands takes 2 working days. Make your gift even more special with our gift wrapping and customisation. Different options are available once the bonsai has been added to your basket.

Caring for Your New Bonsai Tree

Caring for a Carmona indoor bonsai tree is both enjoyable and rewarding. It flourishes in bright, indirect light, avoiding heat sources and drafts. Regularly check the soil moisture, keeping it just damp at all times.

Pruning is vital to uphold its compact form and encourage fresh growth. This is not a fast growing bonsai variety so pruning is minimal even in spring and summer months (click here for repotting video). Throughout the year we recommended feeding your bonsai to provide necessary nutrients for growth and flowering. Diluted Bonsai Direct fertiliser is perfect when used weekly.

By following these simple care guidelines, your Fukien Tea Tree bonsai will thrive.

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Species	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.
Evergreen	Yes
Flowering/Fruiting	Flowering
Age (years)	8
Height (cm)	32
Pot Size (cm)	15 x 10
Pot Colour	Blue
Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor
Difficulty	Easy - Likes a warm position & does not like to be too wet
Maintenance	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

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

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

Fukien Tea Bonsai: Summer White Flowers – Accentuated Twists

Product Code: Sale51

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