A gift that grows - beginners Chinese Elm Bonsai with hanging tag
There is only one happiness - to love and be loved
A gift that grows - beginners Chinese Elm Bonsai with hanging tag
Overall Height ~ 25cm Age: 6yrs

To Love and To Be Loved – Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

Price range: £36.99 through £42.98

SKU: ThereisOnlyOneHappiness1

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Broom Chinese Elm build a bonsai

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai

There is only one happiness

Wooden Tag - There is only one happiness in life

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This beginners baby bonsai set features a 6-year-old Chinese Elm styled in a natural woodland form. It comes potted in a blue ceramic pot with a wooden tag that reads, “There is only one happiness in life, to love and to be loved.” This bonsai suits beginners and indoor spaces perfectly. Perfect for a desk, coffee table or windowsill. Free next working day delivery is available to most UK addresses.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
  • 1xWooden Tag - There is only one happiness in life
  • 1xDrip Tray Options for Standard Pots
Description

To Love and To Be Loved – Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set

A Small Tree with a Big Message

This To Love and To Be Loved baby bonsai set delivers its message by growing quietly over time. It expresses affection through a living tree that develops strength and character as it settles into its new home. As a result, the gift feels personal, thoughtful, and lasting.

Baby Chinese Elm Bonsai

At the heart of this gift, we have selected a 6-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia) takes centre stage. It features a classic broom, woodland-style form, where fine branches rise naturally from the base. Consequently, the tree creates a soft, balanced silhouette, while naturally small green leaves add calm structure and gentle presence.

An Easy First Bonsai

Also, the Chinese Elm bonsai suit beginners perfectly. They adapt well to indoor environments and respond kindly to simple care. Therefore, place the tree in a bright position with good daylight, keep the soil lightly damp, and prune gently as it grows. Over time, caring for the bonsai becomes relaxing rather than demanding.

What’s Included in the Gift Set

We have potted this bonsai in a blue ceramic bonsai pot and include a wooden hanging tag reads, “There is only one happiness in life, to love and to be loved,” giving the gift its clear emotional focus.

Meaning Behind the Tree

The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, wisdom, intuition, and love. Therefore, it naturally reflects the message behind this gift. As the bonsai develops, it quietly represents patience, care, and mutual support.

Delivery and Optional Extras

We offer free next working day delivery to most UK addresses. Alternatively, you can choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. Moreover, you can add gift wrap, balloons, and personalised extras once the bonsai is added to your basket, allowing you to tailor the gift beautifully. We love this little gift!

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Either - Protect from hard 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. The Chinese Sweet Plum (Sageretia theezans) is a pretty indoor bonsai which has great character at an early age due to the flaky bark revealing tones of red/tan. The stunning foliage has hints of rusty red turning to glossy green. Small white flowers give rise to tiny plum-shaped fruits. A really pretty bonsai and great for beginners. 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.

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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