Mother’s Day Best Buy (20% off) – Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Comprehensive Bonsai Tree Kit
Product Code: MD58
£99.99 Original price was: £99.99.£79.99Current price is: £79.99.
This flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai makes one of the best good Mother’s Day gifts available. Its elegant trunk, glossy foliage, and delicate white summer flowers create lasting beauty in the home. Supplied in a blue ceramic pot with a drip tray, scissors, feed, watering can, and a sentimental hanging tag, it arrives ready to gift. A care sheet supports confident ownership from day one. It is a living gift that continues to grow long after Mother’s Day.
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- 1x Mid-Sized 10 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai
- 1x Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
- 1x The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x Watering Can - Choose Colour
- 1x Forever my mother, always my friend - Blue Heart
Good Mother’s Day Gifts | Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Gift Set
A Good Mother’s Day Gift That Grows with Meaning
If you are searching for good Mother’s Day gifts that feel thoughtful, elegant, and lasting, this flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai is a beautiful choice. Carefully grown for ten years, it brings maturity, character, and calm presence into the home. As a result, it offers far more than flowers that fade after a few days.
This 10-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai features a graceful twisty trunk, creamy textured bark, and rich glossy green leaves. During the summer months, delicate white flowers appear, which soften the canopy and add gentle charm. We pot the bonsai in a classic blue ceramic pot and include a dark-coloured drip tray to protect surfaces and keep care simple.
A Complete Gift Set, Ready to Enjoy
This Mother’s Day bonsai arrives as a comprehensive gift set. We include bonsai pruning scissors and top-quality bonsai fertiliser to support healthy growth and light shaping. A premium watering can is also included, with your choice of colour to personalise the gift.
To make the sentiment clear and heartfelt, we add a heart-shaped hanging tag reading “Forever my mother, always my friend.” Every bonsai also includes a care sheet, which explains aspects of caring for this bonsai as well as other beneficial information.
Symbolism That Adds Emotional Value
Known botanically as Carmona microphylla, the Fukien Tea Tree symbolises courage, heart, love, and devotion. For that reason, it makes one of the most meaningful good Mother’s Day gifts. Over time, this living tree becomes a lasting reminder of appreciation and connection.
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.
Why Choose Bonsai Direct
Bonsai Direct is a professional, trusted bonsai specialist nursery with expert growers who nurture every tree individually. We never mass-produce our bonsai. Instead, we focus on healthy plants with natural character. We include detailed printed care sheets, offer excellent customer service, and provide fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose. Each bonsai is carefully packaged to arrive safely, and customer satisfaction is second to none.
| Species | The Fukien 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 |
| Age (years) | 10 |
| Height (cm) | 32 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 19 x 14 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Difficulty | Easy - likes a warm space & just damp soil |
| 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 Fukien 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.
Choose your date
| 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 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.
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 |
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
Expert Overview by Amber
- Value for Money
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Easy for Beginners
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Comprehensive with Accessories
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Flowering
- Rated 4 out of 5
- Evergreen
- Rated 5 out of 5
Expert Review by Gifting Specialist Amber – The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift with a Flowering Twisty Bonsai
Looking for a unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? This Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit is Amber’s Top Recommendation for 2026, and it’s clear why! As Amber says, “This isn’t just a gift; it’s an experience that brings joy, creativity, and a touch of nature indoors.”
The star of the kit is the Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai (Carmona microphylla), known for its glossy green leaves, creamy textured bark, and delicate white flowers that bloom during summer. Amber highlights how “this bonsai, with its iconic s-shaped trunk, symbolises courage, heart, and love—making it a meaningful gift”.
What really sets this kit apart is how beginner-friendly it is, perfect for anyone who’s new to bonsai care. At 10 years old, the bonsai is already well-established and arrives with everything you need to keep it thriving. Amber loves the comprehensive nature of this kit, calling it a “complete package of joy” for bonsai newbies. Included are:
- A premium quality watering can (you can even pick your colour—talk about personal touch!)
- A Bonsai Direct care handbook, packed with tips to keep your tree healthy
- Bonsai pruning scissors, perfect for shaping and styling
- Bonsai feed to keep the tree nourished and encourage new leaves and more flowers
- A drip tray to protect surfaces and keep things neat
- A charming ‘forever my mother, always my friend’ design tag, adding a festive touch
“Not only does this kit make for a beautiful present, but with 20% off, it’s also an amazing value. Amber raves, “Not only is this Bonsai gift a beautiful evergreen, giving all year round colour to your home, but it could also be the start of a new hobby”
In a market full of throwaway gifts, this bonsai stands out as a long-lasting, meaningful present which is eco-friendly, environmental friendly and totally unique. If you’re looking to give something truly special this Mother’s Day, Amber says this starter kit is the “Best Buy for special mums.”
Amber is a highly knowledgeable bonsai specialist and gifting expert who has spent years helping customers choose the perfect tree or bonsai gift set. With her unique blend of creativity, deep species knowledge, and thoughtful customer care, she’s become a trusted authority in matching the right bonsai to each person and occasion.
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