£75.00
Celebrate in a truly lasting way with our Happy Birthday Chinese Elm S-Shaped Bonsai Kit, a refined and meaningful gift that symbolises growth, balance, and new beginnings. Thoughtfully curated as a unique birthday present, this living bonsai is something to nurture and enjoy for years to come.
Each kit features an S-Shaped Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), carefully trained so that no two trees are ever alike. With elegant curves and flowing trunk movement, these bonsai stand approximately 20–35 cm tall and are planted in a 16 cm glazed ceramic pot, chosen to complement the tree’s natural lines and proportions.
Chinese Elms are highly regarded for their resilience and adaptability, making them suitable for beginners while still offering depth and character appreciated by experienced bonsai enthusiasts. Their fine foliage, graceful structure, and forgiving nature make the S-shape particularly expressive—perfect for a birthday gift that feels both personal and timeless.
S-shaped Chinese Elm Bonsai (Ulmus parvifolia), approx. 9 years old
Glazed Ceramic Pot, 14cm width
Matching Drip Tray
Happy Birthday Gift Tag — a celebratory finishing touch
Bonsai Pruning Scissors — ideal for trimming new growth
3 ml Pipette — for accurate liquid feed measurement
Liquid Bonsai Feed (250 ml) — enough for around one year of care
Miyagi Bonsai Care Handbook — clear, step-by-step guidance on watering, pruning, and placement
Tree Height: approx. 20–35 cm
Pot Width: 14 cm
Pot Dimensions: H: 6 cm | D: 10 cm | W: 14 cm
Please note: measurements are approximate. Each bonsai is unique and may differ slightly in shape or size due to natural growth, pruning, or seasonal variation.
Celebratory and meaningful: a living gift that marks a new year and fresh growth
Unique and personal: every S-shaped bonsai is individually trained and one of a kind
Beginner-friendly: simple tools and a comprehensive handbook make care accessible
A lasting keepsake: grows and evolves long after the birthday has passed
Place your Chinese Elm on a bright windowsill in a cool room, away from direct heat sources. While it can live indoors year-round, moving it outside during warm summer months can promote stronger growth and overall health. Chinese Elms grown indoors year-round gradually adapt to their environment and may retain their foliage throughout the year. Over time, they adjust to the stable indoor conditions and often reduce their leaf-drop cycle in the winter.
Chinese Elms can be kept outdoors year-round and are hardy enough to tolerate light frosts. In colder climates or during severe frost, move the tree to a protected, frost-free area such as an unheated greenhouse, cold frame, or bring it indoors. If kept outdoors through winter, it may lose its leaves but will regrow them in spring.
No strict schedule—watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method. Visit our blog page for full instructions.
Indoors – Feed weekly or fortnightly from March to October with Chrysal Liquid Bonsai Feed (2 ml per litre of water). Add directly to the water during submersion.
Outdoors – Use Naruko Slow Release Fertiliser, either sprinkled on the soil or placed in a fertiliser baskets.
Regular pruning keeps your bonsai healthy, compact, and aesthetically pleasing. During the growing season (March–September), trim back new shoots once they grow beyond 3–4 leaves, leaving the two closest leaves intact.
Wiring is best done during late autumn, when the tree’s growth naturally slows. Use wire that is approximately the same thickness as the branch. This helps gently shape and refine your bonsai’s structure over time.
Find our Pruning and Wiring services here.
Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.
Find our repotting services here.
For more information about Chinese elms please visit our blogs page.
UK Delivery: FREE next working day to most addresses (carefully packed for safe transit).
Return / Guarantee: Please refer to Miyagi Bonsai’s delivery & returns policy.
Note: We do not ship images — your bonsai may vary slightly in shape, branch layout, and foliage based on recent trimming or growth.
