Overall Height ~ 33cm Age: 12yrs

LOOKING AMAZING! Indoor Carmona Bonsai – Larger Size

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Flowering Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years

Drip Tray Options for Medium Pots

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This 12-year-old Fukien Tea Tree is a mature indoor bonsai featuring glossy green foliage, elegant trunk movement, and delicate white flowers during warmer months. Potted in a blue glazed ceramic pot, it arrives ready to display, with an optional drip tray available. Its refined canopy and flowering habit make it both decorative and rewarding to care for. Each bonsai grows individually, giving every tree its own natural character and charm.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xFlowering Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Medium Pots
Description

Indoor Bonsai – 12-Year-Old Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona)

A Mature Flowering Indoor Bonsai with Elegant Form

This 12-year-old Fukien Tea Tree is a refined indoor bonsai that combines maturity, structure, and seasonal flowering. The tree features graceful trunk movement and balanced branching, which creates a calm and natural silhouette. Its glossy green leaves form a dense canopy, while the overall structure gives the appearance of a mature tree in miniature. We pot the bonsai in a blue glazed ceramic pot, and you may choose to add an optional drip tray for practical watering and surface protection.

With its established shape and compact foliage, this indoor bonsai brings a natural focal point to bright living spaces.

The Fukien Tea Tree – Glossy Leaves and Delicate Flowers

The Fukien Tea Tree, also known as the Carmona microphylla, is a popular indoor bonsai species. It produces small, dark green leaves with a glossy texture that creates a neat, refined canopy. During warmer months, the tree develops delicate white star-shaped flowers, which stand out beautifully against the deep green foliage.

At 12 years old, the tree shows developed trunk character and well-established branching. With regular pruning, you can maintain a compact canopy and refine the shape over time. Each bonsai grows individually, so natural variation in trunk movement and flowering gives every tree its own unique character.

What’s Included

You will receive the 12-year-old Fukien Tea Tree indoor bonsai potted in its blue glazed ceramic pot. For added practicality, you can also choose an optional drip tray to help manage watering and protect surfaces.

Symbolism and Meaning

The Fukien Tea Tree symbolises courage, love, heart, and devotion. Its delicate flowers and steady growth reflect patience and care, while its balanced structure brings calm and harmony into indoor spaces. As the bonsai matures further, it continues to reward attention with both refined structure and seasonal bloom.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

We select healthy trees with strong root systems and balanced structure. Our team inspects each bonsai before dispatch to ensure quality and presentation. With carefully cultivated stock and years of experience growing bonsai, we help you enjoy the beauty and character of an indoor bonsai with confidence.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering
Pot Size (cm)
19 x 14
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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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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