A Large Indoor Bonsai Starter Kit – Choose Chinese Elm or Flowering Fukien Tea Tree
Overall Height ~ 36cm Age: 16yrs

16 Year Old Indoor Bonsai Tree Kit | Perfect Beginner Species!

£131.99

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SKU: IDCE12

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

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Which 16 year old bonsai would you like?

Drip tray

Large Plastic Humidity 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

Watering Cans

Watering Can - Choose Colour

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Choose between a mature Chinese Elm or a flowering Fukien Tea Tree in this impressive 16-year-old indoor bonsai kit. Each tree is beautifully styled, potted in a classic blue ceramic pot and supplied with essential tools, fertiliser and a drip tray. Both species offer graceful movement, meaningful symbolism and easy care, making this kit ideal for beginners and enthusiasts. A thoughtful, long-lasting gift for any special occasion. Delivered with expert guidance from the UK’s trusted bonsai specialists.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xWhich 16 year old bonsai would you like?
  • 1xLarge Plastic Humidity Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
  • 1xWatering Can - Choose Colour
Description

A Large Indoor Bonsai Starter Kit – Choose Chinese Elm or Flowering Fukien Tea Tree

Discover the joy of growing a mature and beautifully styled indoor bonsai with this impressive 16-year-old starter kit. You can choose between two outstanding species: the classic Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) or the elegant Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla). Both arrive with essential accessories, making this the perfect large beginners kit for any ability.

Choose Your Bonsai Species

– Chinese Elm – Elegant, Forgiving & Naturally Woodland in Style

The Chinese Elm is one of the most popular indoor bonsai for beginners. It displays a graceful twisty S-shaped trunk, textured bark and miniature serrated leaves. When grown indoors, this bonsai stays evergreen and offers a calm woodland aesthetic all year round. Because it comes in a larger ceramic pot, watering becomes easier and slightly less frequent—ideal for busy homes.

– Fukien Tea Tree – Glossy Leaves & Pretty White Flowers

The Fukien Tea Tree is a charming flowering indoor bonsai known for its glossy dark green leaves and delicate star-shaped summer flowers. It offers a soft Oriental feel, gentle movement in the trunk and a compact canopy. This variety symbolises love, devotion, courage and heart, making it a meaningful choice for gifting. It is also rewarding to prune and shape, responding well to light trimming.

What’s Included in This Large Bonsai Kit

  • 16-year-old bonsai – choose Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

  • Classic blue ceramic pot

  • Dark-coloured drip tray for water control and humidity

  • Bonsai pruning scissors

  • 100ml bonsai fertiliser

  • Bonsai Direct care handbook

This mature bonsai kit brings together everything needed for confident, successful indoor growing. It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or simply as a special treat.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct – The Big Little Tree Experts

Bonsai Direct is one of the UK’s leading online bonsai nurseries, trusted for expert growing, exceptional quality and friendly guidance. Our family-run team nurtures every tree with care on our Devon nursery before preparing it for safe delivery. Customers choose us for our specialist knowledge, reliable service, beautifully packaged trees and helpful care support. We take pride in offering bonsai that genuinely thrive in real homes—not mass-produced alternatives.

Find out more about the Chinese Elm and Fukien Tea Tree on our YouTube channel!

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Fukien Tea Tree yes / Chinese Elm no
Pot Size (cm)
24 x 15
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Tea Tree must be indoors and warm / Chinese Elm can live outdoors with winter protection
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for beginners
Maintenance
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
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.

Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)
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 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.

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.

Delivery

🌿 Delivery Options
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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.
🚚 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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