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Unique Birthday Gift for Him or Her – 12-Year-Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Kit
Overall Height ~ 33cm Age: 12yrs

Unique Birthday Gift for Him or Her – 12-Year-Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Kit

Original price was: £113.99.Current price is: £89.99.

SKU: Birthday11

Free Delivery by Saturday 24th October available

This bundle includes:

Medium Oriental Fukien Tea Tree build a bonsai

Flowering Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years

PLastic drip tray

Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray

Suitable for all species of bonsai tree

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small bonsai pruning scissors

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Blue Happy Birthday Air-Filled Balloon

Blue Happy Birthday Air-Filled Balloon

Watering Cans

Watering Can - Choose Colour

You can add a custom Gift Message and personalisation to your order as well as purchase some of our most popular Bonsai Care Products after clicking Add to Basket.

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This 12-year-old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) bonsai kit makes a truly unique birthday gift for him or her. Featuring an elegant S-shaped trunk, glossy evergreen leaves and delicate white flowers in season, it combines natural beauty with meaningful symbolism — courage, heart, love and devotion. The complete starter set includes a humidity/drip tray, liquid bonsai fertiliser (approx. one-year supply), bonsai pruning scissors, a detailed care handbook, a choice of six watering can colours, and a blue spotty “Happy Birthday” foil balloon. A distinctive living gift that offers both enjoyment and long-term growth.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xFlowering Oriental Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Medium Size 12 years
  • 1xDark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
  • 1xBlue Happy Birthday Air-Filled Balloon
  • 1xWatering Can - Choose Colour
Description

Unique Birthday Gift for Him – 12-Year-Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Kit

Looking for unique birthday gifts for him or her that feel thoughtful, distinctive and genuinely memorable? This Ultimate Indoor Bonsai Kit centres around a beautifully matured 12-year-old Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) — a living gift that grows stronger year after year.

A Striking & Meaningful Birthday Centrepiece

At the heart of this kit is a carefully styled Carmona with an elegant S-shaped trunk and glossy evergreen foliage. The trunk flows naturally, giving the tree movement and maturity, while the refined branching creates a balanced, compact canopy.

During the warmer months, delicate white flowers appear in soft waves across the foliage. These blooms add subtle charm and extend the season of interest, making this bonsai not only artistic but uplifting.

The Carmona microphylla symbolises courage, heart, love and devotion — powerful qualities to celebrate another year of growth, strength and achievement.

A Complete Birthday Bonsai Starter Kit

This comprehensive set includes everything needed to begin confidently:

  • 12-year-old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai

  • Humidity/drip tray to protect surfaces and support moisture levels

  • 100ml concentrated liquid bonsai fertiliser (balanced for strong roots and flowering)

  • Bonsai pruning scissors for shaping and refinement

  • Bonsai Direct care handbook plus species-specific guide

  • Choice of six watering can colours (midnight blue, forest green, cheerful red, recycled black, sage green or duck egg blue)

  • Blue spotty “Happy Birthday” foil balloon

The blue spotty birthday balloon adds a celebratory finishing touch, making this gift ready to surprise and delight straight out of the box.

Why This Makes a Unique Birthday Gift for Him

Instead of predictable presents, this bonsai offers a hobby, a centrepiece and a lasting reminder of the occasion. It suits beginners thanks to its manageable care needs and rewarding growth. With consistent watering, bright indirect light and regular pruning, it develops beautifully over time.

Why Choose Bonsai Direct

We are a trusted, family-run bonsai nursery committed to sustainable growing and genuine craftsmanship. Every tree reflects careful cultivation and long-term health. We focus on quality over quantity and support our customers with clear, practical guidance.

Please Note: This starter kit uses a generic photograph. Your bonsai will be very similar, though each tree has its own individual character.

If you want a birthday present that feels personal, lasting and different, this flowering bonsai kit is a truly unique choice.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering - Small White Star Shaped Flowers
Pot Size (cm)
18 x 13
Pot Colour
Blue
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Difficulty
Easy - Likes a warm position & does not like to be too wet
Maintenance
Positioning: Loves warmth and bright, indirect light. Avoid draughts.
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
Bonsai Variety

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
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
✅ 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.
Expert Overview by Lloyd Noall

Expert Overview by Lloyd Noall

Exceptional Gift Value
Perfect Beginner Kit
Easy to grow
Trusted Nursery Quality
Meaningful & Unique

Lloyd Noall’s Expert View – 12-Year Flowering Fukien Tea Birthday Bonsai Kit

Lloyd Noall, bonsai expert at Bonsai Direct, shares his thoughts on this outstanding medium-sized flowering indoor bonsai — now presented as a complete birthday gift, including a celebratory Happy Birthday foil balloon and your choice of watering can colour.

“If you’re looking for a birthday gift that’s genuinely different, this is it. It’s not just a present — it’s a living tree that will continue to grow long after the candles are blown out.”

At the heart of this birthday set is a beautifully matured 12-year-old Fukien Tea (Carmona microphylla) bonsai. Strong, well-established and confidently styled, it offers immediate presence while still allowing room for future development.

“This is an amazing value starter bonsai kit for someone with a warm home. It includes everything you might need, so it’s perfect for someone starting their bonsai journey — or someone who simply appreciates something unique.”

Elegant Informal Upright Styling

This bonsai is styled in the classic Informal Upright (Moyogi) design. The gently twisting S-shaped trunk reflects the way trees grow naturally in open landscapes. Despite the movement and curves within the trunk, the apex aligns beautifully above the base, maintaining balance and harmony.

“The S-shaped trunk gives it character straight away. It feels natural, not forced — and that’s what makes it so appealing.”

During the summer months, the Fukien Tea produces delicate white flowers that appear in soft waves across the canopy, adding another layer of charm and celebration.

A Birthday Gift with Meaning

The Carmona microphylla symbolises courage, heart, love and devotion — qualities that make it especially meaningful for marking another year of life, growth and achievement.

Additionally, the Fukien Tea carries fascinating heritage. In the Philippines, it has long been regarded as a medicinal plant, traditionally used for digestive complaints. A centuries-old legend tells of a peasant named Kung Wei, who believed the tree to be a divine gift after its leaves helped restore his wife’s health — a story that adds depth and character to this already special species.

Beginner-Friendly & Easy to Care For

The Fukien Tea is a relatively slow-growing evergreen species, making it easier to maintain its shape. Importantly, it prefers to be kept slightly drier than many other indoor bonsai.

“This Carmona doesn’t need constant watering. In fact, it benefits from a lighter touch, which makes it easier for beginners to manage confidently.”

Complete Birthday Presentation

This comprehensive birthday bonsai kit includes:

  • 12-year-old flowering Fukien Tea bonsai

  • Humidity/drip tray

  • 100ml concentrated liquid bonsai fertiliser

  • Precision pruning scissors

  • Bonsai Direct care handbook

  • Your choice of watering can colour

  • Happy Birthday foil balloon

The balloon adds an instant celebratory touch, making this gift ready to surprise and delight.

In Lloyd’s words:

“It’s the kind of birthday gift that stands out. It shows thought, it lasts for years, and it gives someone something they can nurture and enjoy.”

Lloyd with his spring collection of bonsai trees

Lloyd has decades of experience in the art of bonsai and is the founder of Bonsai Direct. He started selling bonsai trees commercially in 1995, nearly 30 years ago.

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