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Zelkova Bonsai
15cm pot / about 25cm tall / No add-on
£30.00
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Zelkova Bonsai
£30.00
A classic fine-leaved bonsai silhouette. Zelkova offers that traditional twiggy outline in a compact pot, suited to bright UK rooms rather than dim hallways.
It looks at home on a study sill in Edinburgh or a kitchen ledge with decent daylight: small leaves, neat branching, a tree that reads as “bonsai” at a glance.
An indoor bonsai for real homes
- Where it lives. Happiest on a bright windowsill or cool, light room.
- Light. Bright light; happier with good daylight than in a dark corner.
- Water. When the top of the compost feels just dry. Tip away any water left in the saucer.
- Around the family. Best placed where nibbling pets and small children can’t reach the leaves.
Your questions answered
Is this a good bonsai for beginners?
Approachable if you can offer bright light and regular checks. Less bombproof than Ficus ginseng, more rewarding if you enjoy a traditional look.
What size should I choose?
Smaller pots suit windowsills, desks and shelves. Larger sizes make more of a statement on a sideboard or beside a bright window. Sizes available: 15cm pot / about 25cm tall.
Do I need a grow light?
Not usually, if you can offer the light described above. In a very dark flat through midwinter, a simple white plant light on a shelf can help.
The details
| Common name | Zelkova Bonsai |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Zelkova sp. |
| Plant type | Indoor bonsai |
| Care level | Moderate |
| Light | Bright light; happier with good daylight than in a dark corner. |
| Best spot at home | A bright windowsill or cool, light room |
| Sizes | 15cm pot / about 25cm tall |
| Pet note | Keep out of reach of pets and small children who chew leaves |
| Supplier | Wholesale Plant Shop |
| Grown for | UK indoor homes, flats and small spaces |
A traditional bonsai outline for bright UK windowsills.