Christmas Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai Tree Favourite Starter Kit
Product Code: Christmas64
£62.99
Surprise someone this Christmas with a charming 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai starter kit. Complete with pot, tray, snips, feed and a festive “Merry Christmas” tag, this beginner-friendly tree symbolises inner strength, wisdom and love. A thoughtful, meaningful and easy-care gift with free next-day UK delivery.
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- 1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
- 1x Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
- 1x Bonsai Snips
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Wooden Tag - Merry Christmas Robin
Christmas Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai Tree Starter Kit
This Christmas, surprise someone special with a gift that feels meaningful, natural, and truly unique. Our 8-year-old twisty Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia) makes a wonderful Christmas bonsai tree starter kit. It arrives beautifully presented in a blue ceramic pot with a dark drip tray, creating a striking and elegant display.
This kit includes all the essentials a beginner needs to start their bonsai journey with confidence. A bottle of bonsai fertiliser supports healthy growth, while compact bonsai snips allow for precise trimming. A charming wooden “Merry Christmas” tag adds a cheerful festive touch, making this a thoughtful and heart-warming Christmas gift.
A free care leaflet is included, offering simple, expert advice to help the recipient nurture their tree with ease.
Why This Chinese Elm Makes a Wonderful Christmas Gift
A Bonsai Filled With Symbolism
The Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. These warm, meaningful qualities make this bonsai an ideal Christmas present for friends, family members, or Secret Santa gifting.
Natural Beauty in a Miniature Tree
This much-loved indoor species displays a twisty trunk, fine branching and naturally small, glossy leaves. Its classic woodland appearance gives it charm and character, while its compact size makes it perfect for desks, windowsills and coffee tables.
Beginner-Friendly and Easy to Care For
The Chinese Elm grows reliably and responds well to pruning. Indoors, it stays evergreen and maintains its lush canopy all year round. This species encourages confidence in beginners, making it an excellent introductory bonsai.
What’s Included in This Christmas Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai Tree Starter Kit
8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia)
Stylish blue ceramic pot
Dark humidity/drip tray
Small bottle of bonsai fertiliser
Compact bonsai snips
Wooden “Merry Christmas” robin tag
Free printed care guide with clear, step-by-step instructions
Caring for Your Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai
Place your bonsai in a bright location with good daylight. Keep the soil just damp to the touch, avoiding both dryness and over-watering. Mist the leaves regularly to boost humidity. Feed once a week using the bonsai fertiliser provided. Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages new growth.
Flexible Delivery Options for Christmas Gifting
We make Christmas gifting easy and reliable. Enjoy FREE next-working-day delivery to most of the UK or choose your preferred delivery date at checkout to ensure your gift arrives exactly when needed. Weekend and morning upgrades are available for a small surcharge.
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Islands, and Northern Ireland take two working days and include a small delivery charge.
Make Your Gift Even More Special
Once you add the bonsai to your basket, you can upgrade your gift with:
Festive gift wrap
Balloons
Personalised tags
Greeting cards
Additional care accessories
These thoughtful extras allow you to create a truly personal and memorable present.
The Bonsai Direct Difference
At Bonsai Direct, we grow every tree with dedication, expertise, and sustainable techniques at our family-run Devon nursery. With nearly four decades of specialist experience, we nurture each bonsai carefully and responsibly, ensuring exceptional quality, health and beauty. Every gift is hand-packed with care and supported by friendly aftercare advice.
| Species | The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parviflolia) 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | No |
| Age (years) | 8 |
| Height (cm) | 28 |
| Pot Size (cm) | 15 x 10Bl |
| Pot Colour | Blue |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Either - Protect from extreme 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 |
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parviflolia) 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.
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 |
📘 Printed care guide included with all orders.
🚚 All bonsai tree orders can be tracked and our couriers will notify you of your delivery slot.
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.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at standard rate.
