Overall Height ~ 28cm Age: 8yrs

Outstanding Twisty Chinese Elm Bonsai Kit – Valentine’s Gift

£69.99

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SKU: VAL2

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

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

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Red Heart Mini Air-Filled Balloon

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Watering Can - Choose Colour

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This Chinese Elm starter kit makes a perfect Valentine’s gift with lasting meaning. The 8-year-old bonsai offers a twiggy structure that is fun to prune and easy to care for. Presented with a drip tray, tools, feed, care handbook, heart balloon, and watering can (Choose the colour from the dropdown menu), it arrives ready to enjoy. A thoughtful alternative to traditional Valentine’s gifts that continues to grow.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
  • 1xRed Heart Mini Air-Filled Balloon
  • 1xWatering Can - Choose Colour
Description

Perfect Valentine’s Gift | Complete Chinese Elm Bonsai Starter Kit

A Perfect Valentine’s Gift for Beginners

If you are searching for the perfect Valentine’s gift that feels meaningful, calming, and easy to enjoy, this comprehensive beginners bonsai kit is an excellent choice. Centred around an 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai, this set offers character, longevity, and a genuine sense of occasion. It suits Valentine’s gifting perfectly, especially for someone new to bonsai or drawn to thoughtful, lasting presents.

This Chinese Elm bonsai displays a naturally twiggy structure with fine branching that invites interaction. It feels rewarding to prune, simple to care for, and satisfying to watch develop over time. As a result, it offers far more than a decorative item—it becomes an experience that grows and evolves.

Everything Needed to Enjoy Bonsai with Confidence

This perfect Valentine’s gift arrives as a complete, beginner-friendly kit. The bonsai comes with a drip tray to protect surfaces and keep things tidy, while pruning scissors encourage light shaping and hands-on enjoyment. We also include bonsai feed to support healthy growth and a printed care handbook that explains everything clearly and simply.

To enhance the gifting experience, we add a cheerful red foil heart balloon and a charming watering can available in a choice of colours (see the dropdown menu). Together, these finishing touches create a Valentine’s gift that feels generous, considered, and ready to enjoy from day one.

Meaningful Symbolism Behind the Chinese Elm

Known as the Ulmus parvifolia (sometimes referred to as Zelkova), the Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, wisdom, love, and intuition. For that reason, it works beautifully as the perfect Valentine’s gift. It reflects resilience, care, and connection, offering a message that lasts well beyond Valentine’s Day.

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, and 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 in perfect condition, 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 extreme frost
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 parvifolia) 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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