Complete Beginners Baby Bonsai Set – I Wish I Knew What to Say Gift Edition
Product Code: IWishIKnew1
£47.50
This when words fail gift features a 6-year-old woodland-style Chinese Elm bonsai with a natural broom form and rich green foliage. Supplied as a complete beginners kit with a blue ceramic pot, drip tray, pruning scissors, bonsai fertiliser, care guides, and an “I Wish I Knew What to Say” wooden tag, it offers a gentle and lasting way to show care, support, or sympathy when words are difficult to find.
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- 1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
- 1x Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x Wooden Tag - I wish I knew what to say
When Words Fail Gift | Chinese Elm Bonsai with “I Wish I Knew What to Say” Tag
A thoughtful gift for when words fail
Some moments are difficult to put into words. You want to reach out, but nothing feels quite right. This when words fail gift offers a gentle and meaningful way to show care, support, or understanding without forcing the moment into language. It lets the gesture speak quietly for you.
A woodland-style Chinese Elm with natural character
At the heart of this gift is a 6-year-old indoor Chinese Elm bonsai, carefully styled in a classic broom or woodland form. Shaped over time, the tree has a soft, balanced structure that feels calm and reassuring. Its rich green, serrated leaves and natural branching give it the look of a miniature tree rather than something decorative or fragile.
The bonsai is presented in a traditional blue ceramic pot, creating a timeless and considered appearance that suits reflective moments.
Meaning that carries emotion without explanation
The Chinese Elm is often associated with inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. That symbolism fits naturally with a when words fail gift. It does not try to explain how someone should feel. Instead, it simply offers presence, care, and quiet reassurance.
The wooden hanging tag reading “I Wish I Knew What to Say” completes the gift honestly and sincerely. Whether the sentiment is sympathy, apology, appreciation, or support, the message feels genuine rather than scripted.
Supplied as a complete beginners bonsai kit
This bonsai arrives ready to enjoy and easy to care for. The kit includes a humidity/drip tray to protect surfaces, bonsai fertiliser to support healthy growth, and pruning scissors for gentle shaping. A Bonsai Direct care handbook and a free care leaflet are also included, offering clear guidance and reassurance for beginners.
Because everything is provided, this gift feels thoughtful and complete from the moment it arrives.
A living gift that stays with them
Unlike cards or flowers, this bonsai lasts. Over time, caring for it can become a small, grounding routine. As a result, the tree becomes part of everyday life, quietly reminding the recipient that someone cared enough to reach out when words were hard to find.
Delivered with care and flexibility
We offer free delivery to most UK addresses, with the option to choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. Gift wrap, balloons, and personalised extras are also available, allowing you to tailor this when words fail gift to the moment.
Please note: Each bonsai is individually grown and shaped, so the exact form, branching, and character of your tree may vary slightly from the images shown.
| Species | 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | No |
| Age (years) | 6 |
| Height (cm) | 25 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10 |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from hard frosts |
| 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 |
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.
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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 |
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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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✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
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