Mother’s Day Indoor Flowering & Fruiting Twisty Evergreen Roseapple
Product Code: MD77
£64.99
This Roseapple bonsai is a beautiful Mother’s Day tree with real seasonal interest. Cream summer flowers, cherry autumn fruits, blush-pink leaves, and naturally miniature leaves create a refined display. Supplied with a blue ceramic pot, drip tray, Best Mum tag, and care guide, it arrives ready to delight.
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- 1x Twisty S-Shaped Oriental Roseapple (Syzygium Buxifolium) - Cream summer flowers
- 1x Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
- 1x Wooden Tag - Best Mum
Mother’s Day Tree | Roseapple (Oriental Myrtle) Bonsai with Best Mum Tag
A Standout Mother’s Day Tree with Flowers and Fruit
If you are looking for a Mother’s Day tree that feels elegant, meaningful, and easy to enjoy, this Roseapple bonsai makes a beautiful choice. Grown with care and full of character, it offers seasonal interest that lasts far beyond the day itself.
This Oriental Myrtle bonsai features naturally dainty proportions and a well-balanced structure. Glossy green leaves form a neat canopy and highlight the tree’s refined shape. During mid-summer, soft cream flowers appear, each with long stamens that create a delicate star-burst effect – the leaves grow blush-pink tips. As the season progresses, small cherry-pink fruits follow in early autumn, adding colour and charm.
Naturally Miniature and Beginner Friendly
Known botanically as Syzygium buxifolium, this Roseapple bonsai is native to South Africa and is also called Brush Cherry. The species grows with naturally small leaves, which gives the bonsai a light, elegant stature. New growth often flushes with a soft blush-red tone before maturing to deep green.
This variety is easy to care for and responds well to gentle pruning. Therefore, it suits beginners perfectly while still offering plenty of visual interest.
Beautiful Presentation with a Personal Touch
We pot this Mother’s Day tree in a deep blue ceramic bonsai pot, which beautifully highlights the foliage and flowers. A practical drip tray sits beneath to protect surfaces and keep the display neat.
To finish the gift, we include a wooden floral “Best Mum” hanging tag. This thoughtful detail adds warmth and meaning without distracting from the tree itself. Every bonsai also includes a printed care guide, which explains watering, positioning, and ongoing care clearly from day one.
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, 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 | Rose Apple (Myrtle -Syzygium Buxifolium) |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering & Fruiting |
| Age (years) | 12 |
| Height (cm) | 33 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 18 x 14 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Difficulty | Intermediate - Do not hard prune |
| Maintenance | Positioning: Loves bright, warm locations with good humidity. Watering: Keep soil moist but never waterlogged. Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle. Pruning: Trim new shoots regularly for a dense canopy. Do not hard prune. Repotting: Repot every two years in mid-spring. Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost. |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Rose Apple (Myrtle -Syzygium Buxifolium)
The stunning Syzygium Buxifolium indoor beginners bonsai is a native species to South Africa and is commonly called a Roseapple/Brush Cherry or Myrtle. They get their names from the small bright red fruits which have a cherry-like appearance.
Additionally, beautiful soft cream flowers precede the fruits are have wonderful long stamens which give them a star-burst appearance.
The leaves of this species are naturally small in size giving this bonsai as naturally dainty stature. The new leaves are often flushed with a blush-red colour and fade to a dark green. A easy variety to grow and ideal for beginners.
Furthermore, the Roseapple bonsai has been a symbol of love, hence has become an emblem for marriage. It is also believed to be the flower of the gods, being sacred to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love. … It also symbolizes good fortune. It is believed that cultivating a Roseapple plant will usher in peace and love to your home. This plant is also considered a representation for long life, as well as joyful living. It is very elegant bonsai tree that many people love to grow in their homes.
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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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