Valentine’s Best Buy (SAVE 20%) – Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit

Original price was: £99.99.Current price is: £79.99.

SKU: VAL91

Free Delivery by Thursday 12th November available

This bundle includes:

Mid-Sized 10 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai

Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray

The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml

Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value

Watering Can - Choose Colour

Wooden Tag - Happy Valentines Day Owl Design

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This Valentine’s Best Buy features a 10-year-old flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai (Carmona microphylla) with a beautifully twisty trunk. Glossy green leaves and delicate white summer flowers create a romantic indoor display. Presented in a blue ceramic pot with a dark drip tray, it includes bonsai pruning scissors, concentrated liquid fertiliser, a care handbook, and a watering can. You may even choose the colour of watering can from  6 options. A Valentine’s owl-themed wooden tag adds a heartfelt finishing touch. Easy to care for and ideal for beginners. Save 20% and give a gift that grows for years to come.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xMid-Sized 10 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai
  • 1xDark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
  • 1xThe Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Feed - 100ml
  • 1xSmall Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
  • 1xWatering Can - Choose Colour
  • 1xWooden Tag - Happy Valentines Day Owl Design
Description

Valentine’s Best Buy (Save 20%) | Twisty Flowering Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit

This Valentine’s Day, choose a gift that grows, flourishes, and continues to tell your story long after the celebrations end. This twisty flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai offers beauty, symbolism, and longevity. Therefore making it one of the most meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts you can give.

Carefully grown and styled over ten years, this Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) displays a beautifully twisted trunk with elegant, flowing movement. The trunk rises confidently into a dense canopy of glossy green leaves. Thus, creating a calm and balanced silhouette that feels both romantic and refined. As summer arrives, delicate white flowers emerge, standing out softly against the rich foliage and adding a seasonal moment of magic indoors.

Symbolising love, devotion, courage, and heart, the Fukien Tea Tree aligns perfectly with the sentiment of Valentine’s Day. As a result, it offers far more than a traditional bouquet—it becomes a living reminder of affection and commitment.

A Complete Valentine’s Bonsai Starter Kit

This Valentine’s Best Buy arrives as a thoughtfully curated starter kit, making it ideal for beginners while still delighting experienced bonsai lovers. The tree is potted in a classic blue glazed ceramic bonsai pot, which contrasts beautifully with the fresh green foliage. A dark-coloured drip tray completes the presentation, helping to protect surfaces and support local humidity.

Furthermore, the set includes small bonsai pruning scissors for precise shaping, a premium watering can available in your choice of colour, and a bottle of high-quality bonsai fertiliser to encourage healthy growth. A free printed care guide is also included, ensuring confidence and ease from the very first day.

A Romantic Finishing Touch

To make this gift even more special, a wooden “Happy Valentine’s Day” hanging tag featuring a charming owl design is included. This thoughtful keepsake adds warmth and personality, transforming the bonsai into a truly heartfelt Valentine’s present.

Delivery and Personalisation

We are delivering on Valentine’s Day, and free delivery is available to most UK addresses. Alternatively, you can select a preferred delivery date at checkout to suit your plans. Optional gift wrapping, balloons, and personalised extras are available, allowing you to tailor the gift and create a memorable Valentine’s surprise.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
Flowering - Small Star-Shaped White 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 Fukien 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 Amber

Expert Overview by Amber

Value for Money
Easy for Beginners
Comprehensive with Accessories
Flowering
Evergreen

Expert Review by Gifting Specialist Amber – The Perfect Christmas Gift with a Flowering Twisty Bonsai

Looking for a unique and thoughtful Christmas gift? The Christmas Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit is Amber’s Top Recommendation for 2024, and it’s clear why! As Amber says, “This isn’t just a gift; it’s an experience that brings joy, creativity, and a touch of nature indoors.”

The star of the kit is the Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai (Carmona microphylla), known for its glossy green leaves, creamy textured bark, and delicate white flowers that bloom during summer. Amber highlights how “this bonsai, with its iconic s-shaped trunk, symbolises courage, heart, and love—making it a meaningful gift”.

What really sets this kit apart is how beginner-friendly it is, perfect for anyone who’s new to bonsai care. At 12 years old, the bonsai is already well-established and arrives with everything you need to keep it thriving. Amber loves the comprehensive nature of this kit, calling it a “complete package of joy” for bonsai newbies. Included are:

  • A premium quality watering can (you can even pick your colour—talk about personal touch!)
  • A Bonsai Direct care handbook, packed with tips to keep your tree healthy
  • Bonsai pruning scissors, perfect for shaping and styling
  • Bonsai feed to keep the tree nourished and encourage new leaves and more flowers
  • A drip tray to protect surfaces and keep things neat
  • A charming ‘Merry Christmas’ robin design wooden tag, adding a festive touch

“Not only does this kit make for a beautiful present, but with 20% off, it’s also an amazing value. Amber raves, “Not only is this Bonsai gift a beautiful evergreen, giving all year round colour to your home, but it could also be the start of a new hobby”

In a market full of throwaway gifts, this bonsai stands out as a long-lasting, meaningful present which is eco-friendly, environmental friendly and totally unique. If you’re looking to give something truly special this Christmas, Amber says this starter kit is the “Best Buy for the holidays.”

Amber - Gifting advisor at Bonsai Direct

Amber is a highly knowledgeable bonsai specialist and gifting expert who has spent years helping customers choose the perfect tree or bonsai gift set. With her unique blend of creativity, deep species knowledge, and thoughtful customer care, she’s become a trusted authority in matching the right bonsai to each person and occasion.

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