Gift for Grandad – Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Indoor Bonsai Kit with Special Tag
This larger Gift for Grandad bonsai kit is a thoughtful and lasting way to show appreciation with something meaningful, calming, and full of character. Designed as an introduction to bonsai that feels generous yet easy to enjoy, it combines living artistry with heartfelt sentiment. Rather than a short-lived gift, this bonsai offers something your grandad can care for, watch develop, and enjoy for years to come.
A Beautiful Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai
At the heart of this kit sits an eight-year-old Fukien Tea Tree, Carmona microphylla, a well-loved indoor bonsai known for its reliability and refined appearance. This evergreen species features naturally small, glossy green leaves set against creamy, lightly textured bark. Moreover, its compact leaf size and steady growth habit make it an excellent choice for beginners. During the summer months, delicate white flowers appear, adding gentle seasonal interest and a sense of quiet reward.
Styling, Shape & Character
This bonsai displays a graceful, twisty trunk with a flowing S-shaped form that gives it movement and maturity. As a result, it feels artistic without appearing formal or imposing. The balanced branching creates a calm silhouette that looks equally at home in a study, living room, or bright indoor space. Its evergreen nature ensures it remains attractive throughout the year, making it a constant feature rather than a seasonal decoration.
Why This Bonsai Is Easy to Care For
Fukien Tea Tree bonsai adapt well to warm indoor environments and are therefore ideal for first-time bonsai owners. Because of their forgiving nature, they respond well to simple routines. Place the bonsai in a bright room away from cold draughts and keep the soil gently moist. Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage new growth and flowers. With this straightforward care, looking after the bonsai becomes an enjoyable habit rather than a chore.
Pot, Tools & Gifting Presentation
This gift for grandad arrives planted in a blue ceramic bonsai pot and includes a dark-coloured humidity/drip tray for practical indoor display. A small bottle of bonsai fertiliser and a pair of pruning scissors are included to support easy ongoing care. In addition, a “Special Granddad” wooden hanging tag adds a warm, personal finishing touch that makes the gift feel truly considered. It is supplied beautifully gift wrapped in cellophane with natural blue jute and coordinating ribbons, so it arrives ready to give and makes an immediate impression as a thoughtful, well-presented gift.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery and a family-run business with expert growers. We never mass-produce our bonsai. Instead, we nurture each tree individually and supply detailed printed care guides to support long-term success. Our customer service is friendly and knowledgeable, and satisfaction is second to none.
Free next working day delivery is available to most UK addresses when you order by 3:25pm. Alternatively, you can choose a preferred delivery date at checkout, with weekend delivery available for a small additional charge. All bonsai are securely packaged for safe arrival.
Please note: Each bonsai is individually grown and shaped, so the exact form, branching, and character of your tree may vary slightly from the images shown.
