Indoor bonsai trees travel best when night temperatures are above 50 degrees in states between Mississippi and delivery address. See "Shipping & Returns"
The Gardenia Complete Gift includes your tree, an 11" x 8" humidity tray with pebbles to provide foliage-enhancing moisture, an 8 oz. bottle of our Pro-tekt and a copy of101 Essential Bonsai Tips. Container color and shape varies
The Gardenia Complete Gift includes your tree, an 11" x 8" humidity tray with pebbles to provide foliage-enhancing moisture, an 8 oz. bottle of our Pro-tekt and a copy of101 Essential Bonsai Tips. Container color and shape varies
OUTDOOR BONSAI
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous
varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your
bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and
afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season.
Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai
inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a
healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in
the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never
let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a
fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain
holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also
important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature
shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your
bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears
during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular
potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before
repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required.
Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using
slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and
diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the
trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have
products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and
should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from
extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch
when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by
placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be
protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
OUTDOOR BONSAI
Outdoor bonsai include evergreen varieties like pines and junipers as well as deciduous
varieties like maples and elms. All outdoor bonsai are hardy and require seasonal change. Upon receiving your
bonsai, it is best to acclimate it in a shady area for one week. All outdoor bonsai prefer morning sun and
afternoon shade. Patios, decks and balconies are great areas to display your bonsai during the growing season.
Outdoor bonsai can be displayed indoors, but only for short periods of time. You should never leave your bonsai
inside for more than five days.
WATERING PROPERLY
Watering properly is critical to maintaining a
healthy bonsai! Outdoor bonsai are watered according to the season. Outdoor bonsai should be watered daily in
the spring, summer and fall. In the winter you will not need to water as frequently. However, you should never
let your bonsai’s soil dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a
fine-spray nozzle. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai’s soil. Water should be running out of the drain
holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering. General care is also
important to maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature
shape. To best understand trimming and wiring techniques, we recommend purchasing an instructional book.
REPOTTING
Your bonsai will need to be repotted every four to five years. It is necessary to repot your
bonsai when its root system becomes pot bound. Repotting outdoor bonsai should be done before new growth appears
during late winter or early spring. Make sure you are using a good bonsai soil when repotting since regular
potting soil will compact and inhibit proper drainage. We recommend waiting at least one growing season before
repotting your bonsai to make sure it is well established.
FERTILIZING
Fertilizing bonsai is required.
Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. We recommend using
slow-releasing organic fertilizers for more mature specimen bonsai.
INSECTS & DISEASES
Insects and
diseases can attack bonsai just like any other plant. Inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the
trunk and foliage periodically will help keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centers have
products available for treatment.
WINTER CARE
Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and
should remain outdoors in the winter. Nevertheless, the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from
extreme winter weather. You should “Heel-In” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch
when temperatures approach freezing. We also recommend protecting your bonsai from extremely cold winds by
placing it against the south side of your house. In areas that have extremely cold winters, bonsai can be
protected in garages, sheds, cold frames or basements. Contact a local bonsai club for more advice.
SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of
each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during
shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured
with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
SHIPPING OPTIONS
FedEx Ground
Free Shipping on orders $49 and above
Orders under $49 ship for only $11.95
Deliveries to West Coast addresses (West of the Rocky Mountains) will arrive in
4-6 business days (see map below)
Orders sent to the rest of the country will arrive in 1-4 business days (see map below)
FedEx Express Saver (Guaranteed 3-Day Delivery)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
FedEx Standard Overnight (Guaranteed Next Business Day by 3pm)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE
Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base of
each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during
shipment. Trees are wired to the pot, placed inside a double-walled carton for protection and secured
with proprietary packing systems to keep them from shifting during transit.
SHIPPING OPTIONS
FedEx Ground
Free Shipping on orders $49 and above
Orders under $49 ship for only $11.95
Deliveries to West Coast addresses (West of the Rocky Mountains) will arrive in
4-6 business days (see map below)
Orders sent to the rest of the country will arrive in 1-4 business days (see map below)
FedEx Express Saver (Guaranteed 3-Day Delivery)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
FedEx Standard Overnight (Guaranteed Next Business Day by 3pm)
Standard FedEx rate
Calculated at checkout
Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to
achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not
completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will
correct the situation to your satisfaction.
Your bonsai tree has been grown in a state-of-the-art greenhouse under precisely controlled conditions to
achieve optimum health. Your order will be carefully wrapped in a custom
designed shipping carton and delivered with detailed care instructions. If, for any reason you are not
completely satisfied with your tree or with our service, please notify us within 30 days of receipt. We will
correct the situation to your satisfaction.
The Gardena Complete Gift Set arrived in excellent condition, with a healthy plant and thoughtful packaging. Everything was well put together, showing great attention to detail. I’d be happy to order from this company again.
5/5
SunnyvaleRatMar 17th 2023
Gardenia
Healthy - New leaves sprouting already?
Excellent product
Excellent service
5/5
Denise Jul 8th 2022
Great customer service!!
Outstanding product and great service!
5/5
Barbara HinesMar 8th 2021
Couldn’t Ask For More
Wonderful company, extra fast shipping, customer service is outstanding. The gardenia arrived last week; already has new growth and is flourishing. It’s a toss up on who’s happier, the gardenia or me.
5/5
JoeJul 23rd 2020
Gardenia gift
Fast delivery and beautiful tree. Overall a great starter kit. When I recieved the package the planter was cracked, I emailed the sale department and they sent me a free replacement. They even thought it through and also sent another bag of soil. GREAT COMPANY !!
The Gardena Complete Gift Set arrived in excellent condition, with a healthy plant and thoughtful packaging. Everything was well put together, showing great attention to detail. I’d be happy to order from this company again.
5/5
SunnyvaleRatMar 17th 2023
Gardenia
Healthy - New leaves sprouting already?
Excellent product
Excellent service
5/5
Denise Jul 8th 2022
Great customer service!!
Outstanding product and great service!
5/5
Barbara HinesMar 8th 2021
Couldn’t Ask For More
Wonderful company, extra fast shipping, customer service is outstanding. The gardenia arrived last week; already has new growth and is flourishing. It’s a toss up on who’s happier, the gardenia or me.
5/5
JoeJul 23rd 2020
Gardenia gift
Fast delivery and beautiful tree. Overall a great starter kit. When I recieved the package the planter was cracked, I emailed the sale department and they sent me a free replacement. They even thought it through and also sent another bag of soil. GREAT COMPANY !!