Large 16-Year-Old Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Indoor Bonsai in Blue Ceramic Pot
Large flowering tea tree bonsai for indoors
Overall Height ~ 35cm Age: 16yrs

Large 16-Year-Old Chinese Elm Bonsai Tree | Mature Indoor Bonsai in Blue Ceramic Pot

Price range: £99.99 through £112.98

SKU: IDCE20

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

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Choose between a mature 16-year-old Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree, each beautifully styled with graceful trunk movement and lush foliage. Ideal for beginners, this large indoor bonsai arrives in a navy ceramic pot with the option of a drip tray for easier care. The Elm offers classic woodland charm while the Carmona provides flowering beauty. Expertly grown by Bonsai Direct, this bonsai makes a thoughtful, long-lasting gift or a striking centrepiece for your home.

Please Note: As all bonsai are unique, there will be some variation between the bonsai you receive and the photographs.

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  • 1xWhich 16 year old bonsai would you like?
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Large Pots
Description

Large 16-Year-Old Indoor Bonsai Tree Set – Choose Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

Enhance your home or workspace with a beautifully developed 16-year-old indoor bonsai. This impressive large bonsai set allows you to choose between the classic Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) and the elegant Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla). Both varieties offer graceful trunk flow, refined branching and reassuring ease of care, making them ideal for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Each tree is slow-grown for natural movement and character, then potted in a navy blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot that complements the fresh green foliage. You can also add a matching ceramic or dark-coloured plastic drip tray to protect surfaces and help maintain healthy humidity levels. Whether you’re starting your bonsai journey or adding something special to your collection, this large bonsai has real presence and charm.

Choose Your Bonsai Species

– Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

A customer favourite, the Chinese Elm is robust, forgiving and wonderfully adaptable indoors. Its trunk develops beautiful curves over many years, giving a mature woodland appearance in miniature. The serrated green leaves stay in leaf all year when grown inside, and light pruning encourages a fuller, well-structured canopy. It is one of the easiest bonsai for beginners thanks to its steady growth and reliable nature.

– Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)

The Fukien Tea Tree brings a softer and more ornamental look. Known for its glossy leaves and naturally compact proportions, it also produces tiny white flowers through the warmer months. This species enjoys a warm room and rewards thoughtful care with pretty blooms and a refined shape. If you prefer a bonsai with flowering character and delicate detail, the Carmona is a lovely choice.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

At Bonsai Direct, every tree is grown with patience, respect and genuine expertise. Our nursery team hand-cares for each bonsai throughout the year, ensuring it’s healthy, well-styled and ready for its next home. We use sustainable, eco-friendly practices, heat our growing areas to support year-round health, and pack every order securely with clear, reliable care instructions. Customers choose us for our quality, honesty and the reassurance that their bonsai has been nurtured by specialists who truly love what they do.

Why We Recommend This Large Bonsai

A mature 16-year-old bonsai instantly creates impact. The trunk movement, branching and canopy structure already look refined, so even complete beginners can enjoy a tree with real depth and character. Whether you choose the dependable Chinese Elm or the flowering Fukien Tea Tree, this large indoor bonsai offers beauty, tranquillity and long-lasting enjoyment.

Please Note: As all bonsai are unique, there will be some variation between the bonsai you receive and the photographs.

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. 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.

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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