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.
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift – A Flowering Bonsai Starter Kit | Comprehensive Care Kit with Great Beginners Bonsai!
Finding good Mother’s Day gifts that are both meaningful and unique can be a challenge, but this Fukien Tea Tree bonsai starter kit is the perfect way to show appreciation. The Fukien Tea Tree, also known as Carmona microphylla, is a beautiful indoor flowering bonsai with deep, glossy green leaves, creamy bark, and an elegant s-shaped trunk. The bonsai is potted in a stylish ceramic pot and comes with a drip tray to maintain humidity while protecting surfaces. During the warmer months, it produces delicate white flowers!
This variety symbolises love, devotion, courage and heart, making it a truly thoughtful gift for Mum. To make gifting the bonsai even more special, the set includes a premium watering can in a colour of your choice, bonsai pruning scissors for easy maintenance, and a bottle of bonsai feed to encourage healthy growth. A Bonsai Direct care handbook is also included, offering expert advice on keeping the tree in top condition.
For a sentimental finishing touch, we’ve added a “Forever my Mother, always my friend” hanging tag, making this a gift that carries a heartfelt message.
This bonsai thrives indoors when placed in a warm, bright spot, away from direct heat and drafts. With ample watering, occasional misting, and a little pruning, it will continue to grow and flourish for years to come. Lloyd sat down to give some insight into this popular bonsai species, click here to watch the video!
Make this Mother’s Day extra special with a gift that lasts.
Don’t stop there! You can make your gift extra special by adding balloons, gift wrap and greetings tags; along with other gifting extras and care accessories.
Next working day delivery is FREE to most areas or you can choose a specific delivery date, to suit you or your recipient, at the checkout. We deliver all throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, including the “Highlands and Islands”. Weekend and premium delivery (before 1pm on weekdays) is charged at £8.99 whilst “Highlands and Islands” delivery is charged at £12.99.
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What's in This Bundle?
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Mid-Sized 10 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai
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Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
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The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
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Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
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Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
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Watering Can - Choose Colour
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Forever my mother, always my friend - Blue Heart
Description
Good Mother’s Day Gifts – A Thoughtful & Everlasting Surprise
Looking for good Mother’s Day gifts that are both meaningful and unique? This stunning 10-year-old flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai is the perfect way to show your love and appreciation. With its gracefully twisted trunk and delicate white blossoms, it’s a beautiful and lasting gift that continues to flourish long after Mother’s Day.
Your comprehensive gift set includes:
- A 10 year old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai in a classic blue ceramic pot
- Dark-coloured drip tray
- Bonsai scissors
- Top-quality bonsai fertiliser
- A premium watering can in your choice of colour
- A free bonsai care leaflet, filled with expert advice
To make this gift even more special, we’ve added a “Forever my Mother, always my friend” heart-shaped tag, adding a sentimental touch she’ll treasure.
Symbolising courage, love, and devotion, the Fukien Tea Tree bonsai is more than just a plant—it’s a heartfelt reminder of your appreciation.
Looking to add that extra touch of personalisation? We offer gift wrapping, balloons, and a range of personalised extras. They allow you to create a one-of-a-kind gift that reflects your thoughtfulness.
FREE UK delivery is available. Choose a delivery date that suits you and ensure your bonsai arrives in perfect condition, ready to surprise Mum on her special day.
Specification
Medium Size - Twisty or S-Shaped Informal Upright
Height: ~ 32 cm
Pot size: ~ 18 x 13cm
Age: 10 years
Please note that all bonsai are unique and that some slight variation from the photograph shown should be expected. All sizes are approximate.
Bonsai Variety
🍃 Variety
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.
Delivery
🌿 Delivery Options
Choose your date
| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
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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 |
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| 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 Amber
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 Christmas Gift with a Flowering Twisty Bonsai
Looking for a unique and thoughtful Christmas gift? The Christmas Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit is Amber’s Top Recommendation for 2024, 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 12 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 ‘Merry Christmas’ robin design wooden 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 Christmas, Amber says this starter kit is the “Best Buy for the holidays.”
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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