Large Chinese Elm Indoor Bonsai Kit - Perfect for beginners!
Large flowering tea tree bonsai for indoors
Overall Height ~ 35cm Age: 16yrs

Choose Your Species | Large Indoor Bonsai Kit – Perfect for beginners!

£119.99

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SKU: IDCE11

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Which 16 year old bonsai would you like?

Drip tray

Large Plastic Drip Tray

Suitable for all species of bonsai tree

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small bonsai pruning scissors

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

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This large indoor bonsai kit features a beautifully developed 16-year-old tree, offered in your choice of Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree. Both species provide graceful movement, natural branching and year-round interest, making them ideal for beginners. The kit includes scissors, fertiliser, a drip tray and a clear care guide. Mature yet easy to grow, this bonsai makes a striking addition to any home. Expertly grown and delivered securely by Bonsai Direct, the UK’s trusted online bonsai specialists.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xWhich 16 year old bonsai would you like?
  • 1xLarge Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
Description

Large Indoor Bonsai Starter Kit – Mature 16-Year-Old Tree | Choose Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

This beautifully presented large indoor bonsai kit allows you to choose between two much-loved species: a mature 16-year-old Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) or an elegant 16-year-old Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla). Each tree has been shaped slowly over many years to form natural trunk movement, refined branching and neat, compact foliage pads. Whichever option you choose, this kit offers an impressive, easy-care bonsai that brings presence, charm and character into any home.

Both species arrive as part of a complete beginners kit, giving you all the tools and guidance needed to enjoy your new bonsai from day one. Whether you’re buying for yourself or gifting someone special, this set turns bonsai ownership into a relaxing, rewarding experience.

Choose Your Bonsai Species

– Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

The Chinese Elm is one of the most popular indoor bonsai varieties thanks to its forgiving nature and miniature woodland appearance. It features a naturally twisty s-shaped trunk, rich green serrated leaves and a balanced canopy. Indoors, it stays evergreen and grows steadily throughout the year, making it a wonderful choice for beginners who want reliability and beauty in equal measure.

– Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla)

The Fukien Tea Tree is loved for its glossy leaves, artistic trunk movement and delicate white summer flowers. It brings a slightly more ornamental look, with pretty blooms and a smooth-textured trunk. This species grows happily indoors in a warm, bright room and rewards its owner with flowers, character and year-round interest.

What’s In The Large Indoor Bonsai Kit

  • 16-year-old Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree

  • Dark drip tray for humidity and surface protection

  • 100ml liquid bonsai fertiliser

  • Bonsai pruning scissors

  • Printed care guide for your chosen species

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

When you order from Bonsai Direct, you’re choosing a trusted, specialist online bonsai nursery with decades of experience. Every tree is grown with patience, shaped by hand and prepared by expert growers who understand exactly what each species needs. We never rush our bonsai; if a tree isn’t ready, it stays with us until it is.

Customers value our accurate descriptions, reliable delivery and friendly aftercare. We pack every tree with great care, include detailed care guides and are always happy to help with advice. Our goal is to make bonsai ownership enjoyable, accessible and stress-free for everyone.

Why This Large Bonsai Kit Stands Out

These mature bonsai display an instant visual impact, yet remain straightforward to care for. They suit beginners who want something impressive but manageable, and they brings a sense of calm, artistry and natural beauty to any indoor space. Whether you choose the Chinese Elm or Fukien Tea Tree, you’ll receive a refined, characterful bonsai with real presence.

Please note: The photo is generic. Your bonsai will be very similar in size and style, with its own natural character.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Fukien Tea Tree yes / Chinese Elm no
Pot Size (cm)
24 x 15
Pot Colour
Mid 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 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.
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.
Expert Overview by our expert

Expert Overview by our expert

Ease of Care
Overall Appearance & Styling
Growth & Development Potential
Suitability for Beginners
Value for Money

Lloyd Noall’s Expert Opinion

“I’ve grown Chinese Elms for nearly forty years, and this particular size has always been one of my favourites. At around 16 years old, the tree has enough maturity to show real character — a proper S-shaped trunk, good taper, and nicely spaced branches — yet it’s still compact enough to live happily on a windowsill, desk, or sideboard. Although we call it a ‘large’ Chinese Elm, it’s not a dramatic or oversized bonsai. It’s simply big enough to look impressive, without overwhelming the room.

What I enjoy most about trees of this age is how settled they feel. They’ve gone past the juvenile stage, they’ve developed their structure, and they respond beautifully to simple, regular pruning. If someone wants a bonsai that looks established straight away, but still fits comfortably into everyday living spaces, this is the size I always recommend. It’s a lovely, honest tree — easy to understand, enjoyable to work with, and full of potential for the years ahead.”

— Lloyd Noall, Bonsai Grower & Stylist, Bonsai Direct

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