Chinese elm bonsai (147)

Presentation

Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) 61 cm tall, with a trunk leaning at the base and a crown built up in overlapping foliage pads. The nebari measures 5 cm and shows surface roots clearly visible above the moss. A specimen suited to anyone looking for an already shaped indoor bonsai of generous size.

Technical features

• Species: Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm)
• Habit: leaning trunk with layered foliage pads
• Height of the plant alone: 61 cm
• Nebari: 5 cm
• Pot: rectangular 30 x 23 x h. 9.5 cm
• Pot material: blue glazed stoneware
• Total weight: 9.6 kg
• Position: bright indoor spot or outdoors in a sheltered position during the warm season
• Care difficulty: low, suitable for beginners too

How to care for it

A bright position, away from radiators and cold draughts. The Chinese elm drinks a great deal: in summer the soil should be checked every day and watered as soon as the surface dries out, while in winter, with growth slowed down, watering becomes far less frequent. With a shallow pot like this one, 9.5 cm deep, the substrate loses moisture quickly on windy days.

To learn more about caring for this species, see the complete botanical care sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive exactly the plant in the photograph?

Yes, it is a one-of-a-kind specimen and the photo shows the very plant that will be sent. As it is a living plant, the foliage may look different from the picture due to growth, maintenance pruning and pinching, and the change of season.

How much space does it need indoors?

The pot takes up a 30 x 23 cm base and the plant reaches 61 cm in height, plus the 9.5 cm of the pot. The crown extends sideways beyond the rim, so it is best to allow a clear surface at least 45-50 cm wide.

Does the stated weight include the pot?

The 9.6 kg given is the overall weight of the whole: plant, substrate and rectangular glazed stoneware pot. It is a specimen to be moved with both hands, always lifting it by the pot and never by the trunk.

What is included

• Chinese elm bonsai in a blue glazed stoneware rectangular pot 30 x 23 x h. 9.5 cm, the exact specimen in the photo
• Plant certificate (identity card of the specimen with species, measurements and characteristics)
• Reinforced packaging designed to protect the plant during shipping