Miniature Indoor Beginner Christmas Bonsai – A Delightful & Meaningful Xmas Gift Idea
Miniature Chinese Elm Christmas Bonsai - Brings Joy and Happiness
Orchard-style baby bonsai gift. Chinese Elm with snowman hanging tag | FREE UK delivery!
Miniature Indoor Beginner Christmas Bonsai – A Delightful & Meaningful Xmas Gift Idea
Overall Height ~ 26cm Age: 6yrs

Miniature Chinese Elm Christmas Bonsai – Brings Joy and Happiness

£39.99

SKU: Christmas72

Free Delivery by Friday 23rd October available

This bundle includes:

Broom Chinese Elm build a bonsai

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai

PLastic drip tray

Small Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray

Merry Christmas Snowman tag

Wooden Tag -Merry Christmas Snowman

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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 miniature indoor Chinese Elm bonsai is a wonderful Xmas gift idea—easy to care for, beautifully presented, symbolic and full of festive charm. Comes complete with pot, tray, snowman tag and care guide. Free next-day UK delivery and optional gift-wrap extras available.

What's in This Bundle?
  • 1xChinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Orchard Style Indoor Bonsai
  • 1xSmall Dark-Coloured Plastic Drip Tray
  • 1xWooden Tag -Merry Christmas Snowman
Description

Miniature Indoor Beginner Christmas Bonsai – A Delightful & Meaningful Xmas Gift Idea

If you’re searching for unique and meaningful Xmas gift ideas, this charming miniature Chinese Elm bonsai is a wonderful choice. Styled in the classic broom shape and potted in a mid-blue ceramic pot, this 6-year-old indoor bonsai offers beauty, symbolism and simplicity—ideal for beginners and plant lovers alike.

Please note: This is a generic photograph. Your bonsai will look very similar in size, quality and style, but each tree has its own natural character.

This petite Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) features a straight upright trunk with a strong base, tapering gracefully towards a rounded crown of dense foliage. Its small, glossy serrated leaves create a vibrant “mini woodland tree” look, staying in leaf all year when grown indoors. A truly heartwarming gift for Christmas.

Symbolising inner strength, intuition, wisdom and love, the Chinese Elm brings emotional meaning to your Xmas gifting—perfect for friends, family and Secret Santa surprises.

What’s Included – A Perfect Xmas Gift Bundle

  • 6-year-old miniature Chinese Elm indoor bonsai

  • Mid-blue ceramic pot

  • Dark-coloured humidity/drip tray

  • Wooden hanging “Merry Christmas” snowman tag

  • FREE printed care leaflet

  • Optional add-ons: fertiliser, scissors, balloons, gift wrap, personalised tags

This complete bundle makes an effortless and thoughtful Xmas gift idea for all skill levels.

Simple Care for Christmas & Beyond

  • Position: Indoors with bright daylight

  • Watering: Keep soil damp to the touch (not dry, not soggy)

  • Feeding: Apply bonsai fertiliser weekly to encourage fresh new growth

  • Pruning: Trim lightly to maintain the rounded canopy

  • Misting: Occasional misting keeps the leaves healthy

  • Temperature: Stable room temperature; avoid radiators and draughts

A full care guide is included for confident, easy success—ideal for beginners.

Fast Delivery for Last-Minute Xmas Gift Ideas

Enjoy FREE next working day delivery to most UK addresses.
At checkout, you can also:

  • Schedule your preferred Christmas delivery date

  • Choose premium weekend or morning delivery (small surcharge)

  • Pre-order to guarantee Xmas arrival

Deliveries to Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland take two working days with a small fee.

Once the bonsai is added to your basket, you’ll see gift wrap, cards, balloons and care extras—making personalisation effortless.

Why Buy from Bonsai Direct

As a trusted, professional family-run bonsai nursery, we grow each tree with expertise, care and sustainable practices. We provide excellent customer service, detailed care guides, and reliable, safe delivery—ensuring every Christmas bonsai gift arrives beautifully and thrives long-term.

Specification
Evergreen
Yes
Flowering/Fruiting
No
Pot Size (cm)
15 x 10
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
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.

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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