Overall Height ~ 30cm Age: 8yrs

Mother’s Day Bonsai Plant | Chinese Elm Bonsai Gift

Price range: £47.99 through £53.98

SKU: MD8

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years

Happy Mother's Day Air-Filled Foil Balloon - Cheerful Spots

Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots

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This Chinese Elm bonsai makes a thoughtful Mother’s Day plant with lasting beauty. Its twisty trunk, textured bark, and fresh green leaves create a calm indoor display. Presented in a navy blue ceramic pot with a Mother’s Day balloon and an optional drip tray, it arrives ready to delight. A living gift that continues to grow.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
  • 1xHappy Mother's Day Air-Filled Foil Balloon - Cheerful Spots
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
Description

Mother’s Day Plant | Chinese Elm Bonsai Gift for Mum

A Beautiful Mother’s Day Plant with Lasting Appeal

Gift your mum a Mother’s Day plant that feels thoughtful, calming, and designed to last. This Chinese Elm bonsai offers a meaningful alternative to traditional flowers, while bringing nature and quiet beauty into the home. Because of its hardy, forgiving nature, it suits beginners perfectly and allows confident gifting.

This 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai features a gently twisty trunk with attractive textured bark that adds depth and maturity. Meanwhile, vibrant green serrated leaves form a fresh, uplifting canopy. Together, these details create a balanced and timeless indoor display that works beautifully in any setting.

Beautifully Presented and Ready to Gift

This Mother’s Day plant arrives potted in a navy blue ceramic bonsai pot. We have included a drop down option to include a drip tray to sit beneath the pot should this be helpful. To mark the occasion, we include a pretty Mother’s Day foil balloon, which adds a celebratory finishing touch and makes the gift feel special the moment it arrives.

The Chinese Elm is widely loved for its ease of care. As a result, it remains one of the most popular bonsai choices for first-time growers and busy households alike.

Symbolism That Reflects Motherhood

Known botanically as Ulmus parvifolia, the Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. For that reason, it works beautifully as a Mother’s Day plant. It reflects nurturing care and enduring connection, while continuing to grow and develop over time.

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 guides, provide excellent customer service, and offer fast, reliable delivery on the date you choose. Each bonsai is carefully packaged to arrive safely, and customer satisfaction remains second to none.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes - When grown indoors
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
14 x 9
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from frosts
Difficulty
Easy - Perfect for beginners
Maintenance
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.
Pet Friendly
Yes
Bonsai Variety

The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parviflolia) 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. In our opinion the Chinese Elm is the most perfectly proportioned, easy to care for and adaptable tree and makes a superb bonsai; which can be grown either indoors or outdoors.

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.
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