Chinese New Year Flowers | Medium Sized Flowering S-Shaped Bonsai Gift
Product Code: CNY7
£60.49
This Chinese New Year flowers gift features a medium-sized, 12-year-old Fukien Tea bonsai with an elegant S-shaped trunk. Glossy evergreen leaves and delicate white summer flowers create a refined display. Oriental styling gives the tree strong cultural presence and artistic appeal. Supplied with a drip tray and festive New Year tag, it arrives ready to gift. Ideal for warm indoor spaces in homes or offices. A meaningful flowering bonsai symbolising courage, love, and devotion.
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- 1x Flowering Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years
- 1x Medium Drip Tray
- 1x Happy Chinese New Year Tag
Chinese New Year Flowers | Medium-Sized Flowering S-Shaped Oriental Bonsai Gift
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with refined Chinese New Year flowers that bring elegance, symbolism, and living beauty into the home. This medium-sized Oriental Tea Tree bonsai, also known as the Fukien Tea (Carmona microphylla), offers a striking presence and makes a memorable indoor gift for the festive season.
At approximately 12 years old, this bonsai displays a mature, robust trunk shaped into a graceful S-curve. The refined branching supports glossy green evergreen leaves, creating a calm, balanced canopy. Meanwhile, during the summer months, the tree produces delicate star-shaped ice-white flowers. As a result, it delivers both year-round structure and seasonal flowering, making it especially fitting as Chinese New Year flowers.
Elegant Flowering Bonsai with Cultural Meaning
The Fukien Tea bonsai holds strong cultural and emotional significance. It symbolises courage, heart, love, and devotion—qualities often shared and celebrated at Chinese New Year. Furthermore, its oriental styling and flowing trunk lines give it a distinctly artistic appearance that feels traditional yet timeless.
This bonsai thrives best in warm indoor environments, whether placed in a living space, office, or reception area. Its larger size provides added visual impact while remaining suitable for indoor display.
Thoughtful Presentation, Ready to Gift
This Chinese New Year flowers gift arrives complete with a practical drip tray to protect surfaces and a wooden “Happy Chinese New Year” hanging tag to add a festive finishing touch. Bespoke printed care instructions are also included, guiding the recipient through placement, watering, and ongoing care while explaining the symbolism behind the tree.
You may also add a personal gift message at checkout, making the gesture even more meaningful.
Why Buy from Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery with expert growers who carefully nurture every tree. Our bonsai are never mass-produced and are prepared with patience, skill, and respect for tradition. In addition, we provide excellent customer service, detailed care guides, and fast, reliable delivery. Customer satisfaction is second to none.
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Free delivery is available to most UK addresses. You can also choose your preferred delivery date at checkout, ensuring your Chinese New Year flowers arrive exactly when you need them.
| Species | 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering - Small star shaped white summer flowers |
| Age (years) | 12 |
| Height (cm) | 34 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 18 x 13 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Difficulty | Easy - Keep warm and the soil slightly damp |
| 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 |
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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