Pretty S-Shaped Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai ‘I Love You’

Name: Pretty S-Shaped Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai 'I Love You'
Brand: Bonsai Direct
SKU: WithLove8
Availability: InStock

Product Code: WithLove8

Price range: £52.99 through £58.98

This pretty S-shaped Chinese Elm bonsai makes a thoughtful I love you plant gift that lasts. The 8-year-old indoor bonsai features a graceful twisty trunk and rich green leaves. Easy to care for, it is ideal for beginners and suits any home or workspace. A wooden “With Love” hanging tag adds a heartfelt finishing touch. Optional gifting extras are available at checkout. Free next working day delivery is available to most UK addresses.

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FREE Next Working Day Delivery to most UK addresses — order by 3:25pm (Mon–Fri)

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What's in This Bundle?

1x Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) Beginners Twisty Indoor Bonsai - Standard Size 8 years
1x Wooden Tag - With Love
1x Drip Tray Options for Standard Pots

Description

Pretty S-Shaped Indoor Chinese Elm Bonsai – ‘I Love You Plant Gift Idea’

A Meaningful I Love You Plant Gift

When you want to say “I love you” in a way that lasts, this Chinese Elm bonsai ‘I Love You Plant’ offers something truly special. Instead of flowers that fade, this living tree continues to grow, making your message both thoughtful and enduring.

Graceful S-Shaped Chinese Elm Bonsai

At the centre of this gift sits an 8-year-old Chinese Elm bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia), styled with an elegant S-shaped trunk. Carefully trained branches support rich green leaves, creating a naturally balanced shape that brings calm and character to any indoor space.

Perfect for Beginners

Chinese Elm bonsai are famously hardy. As a result, they make an excellent choice for beginners. This variety adapts easily to indoor environments, enjoys bright daylight, and responds well to light pruning. Simply keep the soil just damp and enjoy watching it thrive.

What’s Included with This I Love You Bonsai

This bonsai arrives potted in a navy blue ceramic bonsai pot and is finished with a tasteful wooden “With Love” hanging tag. Therefore, it arrives ready to gift straight away. If you wish, you can also add optional extras such as a drip tray, bonsai feed, or pruning scissors at checkout.

Symbolism and Sentiment

Often known as the tree of harmony, the Chinese Elm symbolises inner strength, intuition, wisdom, and love. Consequently, it makes a fitting gift for romantic gestures, anniversaries, or heartfelt moments shared between loved ones.

Grown and Delivered by Bonsai Direct

As a professional bonsai specialist, Bonsai Direct carefully prepares every tree before dispatch. We offer free next working day delivery to most UK addresses, or you can select a preferred delivery date at checkout. In addition, gift wrap, balloons, and personalised extras are available, and every bonsai includes a printed care guide for long-term success.

Specification

✨ Specification

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)	10
Height (cm)	30
Pot Size (cm)	15 x 10
Pot Colour	Blue
Indoor/Outdoor	Either - Protect from hard 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

🍃 Variety

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.

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.

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