TOP RECOMMENDATION Christmas Twisty Flowering Tea Tree Bonsai Starter Kit – BEST BUY
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Give a meaningful festive gift with this elegant 10-year-old flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai. Styled with a graceful S-shaped trunk, glossy leaves and delicate white summer flowers, it makes a beautiful Christmas surprise. Presented in a blue ceramic pot with pruning scissors, fertiliser, a care handbook, watering can and a festive tag, this complete starter kit is perfect for beginners. Free UK delivery and a full care guide included.
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- 1x Mid-Sized 10 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree (Carmona microphylla) Twisty Indoor Bonsai
- 1x Dark Coloured Plastic Medium Drip Tray
- 1x The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
- 1x Small Bonsai Feed - 100ml
- 1x Small Bonsai Pruning Scissors - Great Value
- 1x Wooden Tag - Merry Christmas Robin
- 1x Watering Can - Choose Colour
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Give a meaningful and memorable Christmas gift this year with our beautifully styled 10-year-old flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai. This indoor favourite, known botanically as Carmona microphylla, makes a wonderfully heartfelt present thanks to its symbolic meanings of courage, heart, love and devotion.
(Please note: this is a generic photograph, but your bonsai will be very similar in style and quality.)
A Beautifully Styled Flowering Bonsai for Christmas
This elegant bonsai displays a refined S-shaped trunk, creamy textured bark and glossy evergreen leaves. During summer, it rewards you with clusters of delicate white star-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully against the deep green canopy. This charming display makes the Flowering Tea Tree one of the prettiest indoor species to give as a Christmas bonsai gift.
Your bonsai arrives potted in a traditional blue ceramic pot with a dark drip tray to maintain good humidity and protect furniture. A festive wooden “Merry Christmas” tag hangs from the branches, adding a joyful seasonal touch.
A Complete Starter Kit for Beginners
What’s Included in our Flowering Christmas Bonsai Tree Kit
We have created an exceptional gift set perfect for beginners:
10-year-old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree bonsai
Premium quality metal watering can (colour of your choice)
Bonsai pruning scissors
Bonsai fertiliser (lasts ~1 year when diluted)
Bonsai Direct Care Handbook
Drip tray for catching any watering drips
Festive robin-themed Christmas tag
Free printed care leaflet
This is a comprehensive Christmas kit that gives your recipient everything needed to start their bonsai journey with confidence.
Easy, Beginner-Friendly Care
The Carmona microphylla enjoys warmth and consistent moisture. Keep the soil just damp — never dry, never soggy. Place the bonsai in a warm room with good daylight, away from direct sunlight, heat vents and cold drafts.
Mist the leaves regularly to support humidity
Feed weekly with bonsai fertiliser
Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage back budding
A full care guide accompanies your gift, making success simple.
Flexible Christmas Delivery & Gifting Options
We know Christmas can be busy, so we make gifting easy. Enjoy FREE next working day delivery to most of the UK, or choose your preferred delivery date at checkout. We deliver 7 days a week, with weekend and premium morning upgrades available. Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland require two working days and a small surcharge.
Add a personal touch by choosing gift wrap, balloons, greetings cards or personalised tags once the bonsai is in your basket. We never include invoices, making this ideal for Secret Santa or direct-to-recipient gifting.
The Bonsai Direct Difference
As a family-run nursery with almost 40 years of hands-on bonsai expertise, we grow every tree with care, patience and sustainable methods. We use eco-friendly packaging, biological pest control and responsible growing practices. Every bonsai is shaped, monitored and packed by expert growers who genuinely love what they do — and that passion shines through in every tree we send.
Give a Flowering Christmas Bonsai Tree that brings beauty, symbolism and long-lasting joy — the kind of gift they’ll remember for years.
| Species | 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. |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Flowering/Fruiting | Flowering - Small White Star Shaped Flowers |
| Age (years) | 10 |
| Height (cm) | 32 |
| 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 |
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.
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 |
🎥 Extra help & videos are available on our website.
✅ Every bonsai is checked, watered & securely packaged before dispatch.
Expert Overview by Amber
- Value for Money
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Easy for Beginners
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Comprehensive with Accessories
- Rated 5 out of 5
- Flowering
- Rated 4 out of 5
- Evergreen
- Rated 5 out of 5
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 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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