If I had my life again – Baby Bonsai Gift
Product Code: IfIhadmylifeagain1
£36.99 – £42.98Price range: £36.99 through £42.98
This 6-year-old Chinese Elm baby bonsai is styled in a natural woodland broom form, making it ideal for beginners. It comes planted in a blue ceramic pot with the option to add a dark coloured drip tray. A wooden tag reads, “If I had my life to live again, I would find you sooner so I could love you longer.” The Chinese Elm symbolises love, strength, and wisdom. Free next working day delivery is available, with optional gift wrap and personalised extras.
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- 1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
- 1x Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots
- 1x Wooden Tag - If I had my life to live again ...
“If I Had My Life Again” Bonsai – 6-Year-Old Chinese Elm Gift
Searching for a heartfelt “if I had my life again” gift that truly lasts? This 6-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai turns that powerful sentiment into a living symbol. Instead of giving something temporary, you give a tree that grows stronger and more characterful with time.
We carefully grow and shape this Ulmus parvifolia in a classic broom style to create balance and harmony. Fine branches rise evenly to form a soft, rounded canopy, while naturally small green leaves add freshness and calm. As a result, the tree brings a reassuring presence to any bright indoor space.
A Message That Speaks for Itself
To express the emotion fully, we include a wooden hanging tag that reads:
“If I had my life to live again, I would find you sooner so I could love you longer.”
This simple yet profound message transforms the bonsai into a lasting declaration of love and devotion.
We plant the tree in a blue ceramic pot, and you can choose to add an optional drip tray to protect surfaces and complete the presentation.
Easy to Grow, Easy to Treasure
Chinese Elm bonsai respond well to simple, consistent care. Place it in a bright position with good daylight, keep the soil lightly damp, and trim occasionally to maintain its neat form. Because this variety adapts easily, beginners can care for it confidently while enjoying steady, rewarding growth.
We include a printed care guide to support healthy development from day one.
Symbolism of Enduring Love
The Chinese Elm symbolises strength, wisdom, resilience, and lasting affection. Therefore, it perfectly reflects the meaning behind “if I had my life again.” As you nurture the bonsai, you nurture something living — a quiet reminder of shared memories and enduring connection.
Please note: We grow and shape each bonsai individually, so natural variations in trunk movement and branching make every tree unique.
Why Choose Bonsai Direct
We are a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery with expert growers and genuine passion for what we do. We never mass-produce our trees. Instead, we nurture each bonsai carefully to ensure strong roots, balanced structure, and lasting quality.
We inspect and securely package every order before dispatch. With fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose and customer satisfaction that is second to none, you can order with confidence.
| Species | The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 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. The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is a pretty indoor bonsai which has great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. The stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green. Small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai and great for beginners. 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 | No |
| Age (years) | 6 |
| Height (cm) | 26 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from hard frost |
| 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. 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 |
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 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. The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is a pretty indoor bonsai which has great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. The stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green. Small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai and great for beginners. 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.
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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 |
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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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