Overall Height ~ 26cm Age: 6yrs

If I had my life again – Baby Bonsai Gift

Price range: £36.99 through £42.98

SKU: IfIhadmylifeagain1

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai

Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots

Wooden Tag - If I had my life to live again ...

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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.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
  • 1xWooden Tag - If I had my life to live again ...
Description

“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.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
No
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
Bonsai Variety

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.

Delivery

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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
✅ 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.
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