Special Offer Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) – White Summer Flowers
Product Code: IDCAR1
£46.99 – £52.98Price range: £46.99 through £52.98
A beautifully styled 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai with an elegant S-shaped trunk and glossy green leaves. This indoor bonsai produces charming star-shaped white flowers in summer and thrives in warm, bright rooms. A meaningful gift symbolising love, devotion and courage. Perfect for beginners due to its easy indoor care and slow growth. Free next working day delivery available.
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Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai (Carmona microphylla) – 8-Year-Old S-Shaped Indoor Flowering Bonsai
A Captivating Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai for Your Home
This 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai offers elegant S-shaped movement and a soft Oriental charm. Its glossy green leaves and tiny star-shaped summer flowers make it a favourite for anyone wanting an artistic indoor bonsai with year-round appeal and meaningful symbolism.
Grown and shaped at our family-run nursery, this bonsai shows maturity, balance and a natural flow. It suits living rooms, kitchens, home offices and any calm corner of the home.
Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your tree will look very similar but will be naturally individual.
Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai – Elegant Styling with Star-Shaped White Flowers
The Fukien Tea Tree is admired for its neat canopy, twisty trunk and striking white flowers. When it blooms, the delicate star-like flowers stand out beautifully against the rich, glossy foliage. Because it grows slowly, it needs only light pruning, making it ideal for beginners and enthusiasts who want an easy, attractive indoor bonsai.
This species symbolises courage, heart, love and devotion — a thoughtful choice for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations and heartfelt gifts.
Beautifully Presented in a Blue Ceramic Pot
Your bonsai arrives in a rich blue glazed ceramic pot that enhances its shape and colour. A matching drip tray is available for surface protection and added humidity.
Simple Indoor Care
This species enjoys a warm room, steady temperatures and bright daylight. It prefers slightly drier soil than many indoor bonsai and thrives when kept away from draughts, direct heat and harsh sunlight. With the right spot and consistent care, it brings calm, colour and natural beauty into any home.
Delivery & Extras
Choose your ideal delivery date at checkout or enjoy free next working day delivery to most UK addresses. You can add gift wrap, balloons, greeting cards or personalised wooden tags once the tree is in your basket.
Why Choose Bonsai Direct?
Bonsai Direct is a trusted, professional family nursery known for expert growing, friendly support and sustainable horticultural methods. Every tree is nurtured with care, packaged securely and supplied with a printed care guide for long-lasting success.
This 8-year-old Fukien Tea Tree bonsai is a graceful, symbolic and beautifully styled indoor flowering bonsai that brings natural artistry into everyday life.
| Species | The Oriental 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering - Small White Star Shaped Flowers |
| Age (years) | 8 |
| Height (cm) | 30 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Difficulty | Easy Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; do not overwater. Prefers to be very slightly damp. Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle. Pruning: Pinch back soft shoots to maintain shape. Repotting: Repot every two to three years in late spring. Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost. |
| Maintenance | Watering: Keep soil lightly moist; do not overwater. Prefers to be very slightly damp.
Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly following the instructions on the bottle. Pruning: Pinch back soft shoots to maintain shape. Repotting: Repot every two to three years in late spring. Note: Can live outside during summer months but protect from frost. |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
The Oriental 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.
Choose your date
| 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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Expert Overview by Special Offer Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) – White Summer Flowers
- Ease of Indoor Care
- Rated 4.5 out of 5
- Flowering Quality & Seasonal Interest
- Rated 4.5 out of 5
- Aesthetic Styling (S-Shape & Foliage)
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Beginner Friendliness
- Rated 4.5 out of 5
- Value for Money
- Rated 5 out of 5
Expert Opinion from Lloyd Noall, Master Grower at Bonsai Direct
“The Fukien Tea Tree has always been a bit of a quiet favourite of mine. It doesn’t shout for attention like some flowering species do, but when it’s happy, it produces these tiny white star-shaped flowers that always catch me off guard. Even after decades of growing bonsai, I still pause when I see one in bloom — there’s something wonderfully delicate about them.”
“What I appreciate most about this particular tree is its natural rhythm. The trunk has developed a gentle, unforced S-shape over the years, and that kind of movement only comes from time and patient training. You can’t rush a Fukien Tea Tree; it decides its pace, and if you work with it rather than against it, you get a bonsai with real character.”
“For beginners, I often recommend this variety because it teaches you the basics without being overwhelming. It likes warmth, it appreciates consistency, and it gives clear signals when it needs attention. Once you understand its simple routine, it becomes a very rewarding indoor companion.”
“If you place it somewhere bright and stable — away from the chaos of radiators and draughts — it will thank you with glossy leaves and those little summer flowers that seem to appear from nowhere. It’s a lovely tree to live with, and one that tends to become more personal the longer you grow it.”
— Lloyd Noall, Founder & Master Grower, Bonsai Direct
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