Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

New Home Gift – 8 Year Old Fruiting & Flowering Myrtle Bonsai

Price range: £49.99 through £55.98

SKU: NewHome7

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This bundle includes:

Twisty Standard S-Shaped Oriental Roseapple (Syzygium Buxifolium) - Cream summer flowers

Wooden Tag - Congratulations on Your New Home

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A Roseapple Myrtle bonsai makes a thoughtful and meaningful new home gift, symbolising peace, harmony, love, and well wishes.
Expertly grown by the family-run team at Bonsai Direct, each bonsai is shaped by hand and nurtured with care and sustainability in mind.
This established 8-year-old Syzygium buxifolium is beginner-friendly and offers beautiful cream flowers in summer and cherry-like fruits in autumn.
It arrives ready to gift in a deep blue ceramic pot with a “Congratulations on your new home” wooden tag.
Long-lasting and rewarding to care for, this bonsai grows alongside its owner and becomes part of their home’s story.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xTwisty Standard S-Shaped Oriental Roseapple (Syzygium Buxifolium) - Cream summer flowers
  • 1xWooden Tag - Congratulations on Your New Home
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
Description

The Perfect New Home Gift – Roseapple Myrtle Bonsai

Looking for a new home gift that feels thoughtful, lasting, and full of meaning? A bonsai tree is a beautiful way to mark the start of a new chapter. At Bonsai Direct, we believe gifts should tell a story. Our bonsai do exactly that. They symbolise peace, harmony, love, good luck, prosperity, protection, joyful living, healing, and heartfelt well wishes.

Bonsai trees offer more than visual beauty. Each tree is expertly shaped by hand and continues to evolve over time. They invite creativity, as owners can gently style and refine them to suit their space. Compact and elegant, bonsai fit effortlessly into any interior without adding clutter. With proper care, they can live for decades and even be passed down through generations. Caring for a bonsai also encourages mindfulness. It slows life down and creates moments of calm and connection.

As a family-run and sustainable business, Bonsai Direct has spent decades nurturing high-quality bonsai. Also, we grow every tree with care, patience, and respect for nature.

Meet the Roseapple Myrtle – A Beginner-Friendly Favourite

The Roseapple Myrtle bonsai is an exceptional choice for a new home gift. This established 8-year-old tree is ideal for beginners and experienced plant lovers alike. Known botanically as Syzygium buxifolium, it is admired for its resilience, beauty, and rewarding seasonal changes.

During summer, this species produces delicate cream flowers with long, elegant stamens. As the seasons shift into autumn, small cherry-like fruits appear, adding charm and interest. Also, it is a living gift that evolves throughout the year and never feels static.

Beautifully Presented and Ready to Gift

This Roseapple Myrtle bonsai arrives potted in a deep blue ceramic pot that perfectly complements its rich green foliage and naturally small leaves. A wooden hanging tag reading “Congratulations on your new home” is included, making it ready to gift straight away. Its refined appearance brings warmth and character to shelves, desks, or windowsills.

A Thoughtful Gift That Lasts

This bonsai is more than a plant. It is an experience. It grows alongside its owner and becomes part of their home and story. Whether for friends, family, or loved ones, this Roseapple Myrtle bonsai is a meaningful, lasting, and elegant new home gift—grown with pride by Bonsai Direct. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel for loads of tips and care advice.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering & Fruiting
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Does not like to be hard pruned
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
Bonsai Variety

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.

Delivery

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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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📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
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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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