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This twisty Fukien Tea Tree indoor bonsai (Carmona microphylla) offers a compact, dwarf form with deep colours. At 8 years old, it is full of glossy evergreen foliage, giving year-round interest and a healthy, established appearance. Potted in a blue ceramic bonsai pot, it feels soft, neat, and easy to place indoors. Its small scale makes it ideal for desks, shelves, and compact living spaces. Easy care and forgiving growth suit beginners perfectly.
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Description
8 Year Old Dainty Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai
Discover nature’s charm with our 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai (Carmona microphylla). This exquisite flowering bonsai boasts a strong twisty trunk.
It features vibrant canopy, infusing natural life into any indoor settings with its natural vibrancy. In summer, expect delicate white blooms further enhancing its elegance.
Additionally, the visually appealing gnarly-textured bark, implies the resilience of this miniature tree with time. Symbolising courage, heart, love, and devotion, it’s a perfect sustainable gift for a special people.
Even with its tiny size, this bonsai stands out potted in a navy blue rectangular ceramic bonsai pot.
Caring for this bonsai in the UK
To care for your Carmona microphylla tree Bonsai in the UK, place it in an area with plenty of daylight, and protect it from harsh afternoon sun. Maintain temperatures between 15°C to 25°C and high humidity by using a humidity tray and misting the leaves regularly. Keep the soil consistently damp but not wet when touching. Use a well-draining bonsai soil mix and repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser every week for optimal growth and to promote flowers blossoming. Prune regularly to maintain shape, and monitor for pests. Ensure good air circulation and avoid cold drafts, especially in winter.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery with expert growers who nurture every tree individually. We never mass-produce our bonsai. Instead, we focus on healthy plants with natural character. We include detailed printed care guides, offer excellent customer service, and provide fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose. Each bonsai is carefully packaged to arrive safely, and customer satisfaction is second to none.
Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering - Small Star-Shaped White Flowers
Pot Size (cm)
16 x 10.5
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
Bonsai Variety
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.
Delivery
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(England, Wales & Southern Scotland)
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date
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(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.
£76.99
