Fukien Tea

Carmona Retusa

£28.88

For those adept at gardening and horticulture, the Fukien tea tree offers a substantial reward. With a thick knotted trunk and evergreen foliage that blooms frequently, this bonsai will make the perfect showstopper to your home or workplace. Also supplied with a beautiful glazed ceramic pot, this all in one plant makes the perfect gift or treat. This bonsai is also supplied with a matching drip tray, enabling excess water to drain safely without damaging your windowsill, table, or carpet!

Plant Height: 40cm Pot Size: 20cm glazed ceramic pot & tray

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Donna SmithDonna Smith
20:49 05 Dec 24
Arrived,on time.very healthy,just needed a drink,and a nice spot.Beautiful plants
Carl BradyCarl Brady
18:33 04 Dec 24
Quick delivery, plant really healthy & packed very well. Great service.Thank you
Edyta PiotrowskaEdyta Piotrowska
14:57 04 Dec 24
I am very happy with my lucky bamboo! It was delivered in perfect condition in a white pot as I requested.
DuncanDuncan
12:38 30 Nov 24
I ordered a Kentia Palm from Oxy-Plants. I chose Oxy because they were by fair the best value for money and the most efficient in processing and delivering my new plant baby. I ordered on the Thursday and it arrives on the Monday.I was half expecting the plant to be dehydrated or lost its zest for life. HOWEVER, I couldn't have been more wrong; dark healthy green leaves, beautiful shape to the body of the plant and all planted in a fairly moist post of potting compost.Wrll done Oxy, you've got a customer for life in me now! 😁
Mariia SatsiukMariia Satsiuk
13:29 22 Nov 24
Denise ThomasDenise Thomas
08:11 22 Nov 24
I ordered a long stemmed bamboo and I am so pleased. It got delivered promptly with it being packaged so lovingly so it wouldn't get damaged. You don't often see attention to detail like that any more The plant arrived strong and healthy looking. . Going to order more
Chris AdamsChris Adams
09:28 18 Nov 24
Very quick with responding to any problems, plants arrived healthy and well packed, unfortunately one large pot was broken in transit, but this was very quickly sorted out by Marika and a new pot sent out, I would highly recommend oxy plants.
Ibolya TaligasIbolya Taligas
12:11 17 Nov 24
It's the first time that I shopped for indoor plants at Oxy-Plants and I'm thrilled with my purchase . Both the money tree and kentia palm arrived in a huge box, very well packed. They even arranged the delivery for my preferred day. The plants look strong and healthy and they were very well priced as well. Highly recommend this very friendly small business!
Paul WilsonPaul Wilson
13:55 15 Nov 24
Really pleased with my purchase which arrived in a timely manner. Great value for money too.
Julie BaldwinJulie Baldwin
18:47 12 Nov 24
The plants I ordered arrived promptly and in great condition, they were bigger than I expected too!
Breaze OpenshawBreaze Openshaw
10:25 05 Nov 24
Exactly like I ordered, it's a very cute little lucky bamboo plant. In the cutest pot, still very green and lush. I was away when it arrived, but is absolutely perfect. Thank you! Definitely recommend
Louise ALouise A
15:29 02 Nov 24
Really good quality plant. Arrived quickly and was well packaged. Would definitely buy again.
Ursula Neves RobertsonUrsula Neves Robertson
09:33 01 Nov 24
Lovely plant received as per image and very well packed. Happy with the service and the plant. Thank you.
Alana PlantAlana Plant
16:38 30 Oct 24
Beautiful plant never had a plant delivered with such care on the packaging would not hesitate to order with this company again without a doubt Thanks so much absolutely made up with my order
Janice JacksonJanice Jackson
12:31 27 Oct 24
Absolutely delighted with my purchase, which was a new home gift for my daughter. She was thrilled with it. Thanks for a great plant, good packaging and prompt delivery.
James DolanJames Dolan
17:46 25 Oct 24
So happy with my plant beautiful
Chris BlueChris Blue
21:57 23 Oct 24
Plants were received extremely quickly in superb condition, also they were very securely packaged. They are now doing very well and settled in nicely. Many thanks and I highly recommend you.
eleni panagiotopouloueleni panagiotopoulou
09:12 23 Oct 24
The plant arrived in great condition. It looked very fluffy and healthy.
Michael TaylorMichael Taylor
17:59 11 Oct 24
Louise BrittleLouise Brittle
10:44 08 Oct 24
I ordered three plants, they arrived promptly, well packaged and in excellent condition - very health plants. Will recommend this company to my friends and family.
Cathy EvansCathy Evans
18:07 06 Oct 24
A good selection of plants and just what I was looking for. They were despatched quickly but due to a problem with the courier I had to wait longer than expected for them. That was disappointing. Overall customer service was good. More care needs to be taken by the courier service as when the plants did arrive the box was on its side at the back of the van.
Margaret RussellMargaret Russell
03:04 05 Oct 24
I ordered this plant well in advance of an Anniversary and requested it be delivered as close as possible to the day. This happened and the recipients appear to be very happy with the plant.
Alec CurrieAlec Currie
19:48 04 Oct 24
Great product fast delivery. As to be expected from Bolton being originally from Farnworth.many thanks highly recommended
Keith GosdenKeith Gosden
14:45 30 Sep 24
ZZ Plant arrived on the day expected, well packaged and looking healthy. I will be ordering more plants from Oxy-Plants in the future.
GYLIE4 AjGYLIE4 Aj
20:53 27 Sep 24
Great service and plants arrived in great condition.
Sarah McAllisterSarah McAllister
16:28 25 Sep 24
Four really well packed large plants arrived in one box with only one leaf lost! The order was a bit delayed but only because they were awaiting better quality stock. Good prices too considering other online plant companies.
Jean CollinsJean Collins
12:11 24 Sep 24
very pleased - item exactly as described and super fast delivery
Katie DKatie D
10:58 22 Sep 24
Beryl WilliamsBeryl Williams
14:56 17 Sep 24
Lovely Bonsai Elm Tree. Obviously well cared for. Qiick delivery. Packed securely no damage to tree or cermamic pot. Only reservation. I ordered Baby Bio food but it was not included in parcel BUT one phone call and item refunded straight away. Will use seller again.
Norman MccannNorman Mccann
17:07 11 Sep 24
Couldn’t have asked for better attention, a perfect delivery
Rob YoungRob Young
16:56 10 Sep 24
Just the job, thank you Oxy. Plant arrived looking happy and healthy. Looks great in its new position. It was well packaged but without too much unnecessary plastic (a bugbear of mine). Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Kerry iversonKerry iverson
09:40 10 Sep 24
Love My new plant very happy with it
nicola salmonnicola salmon
16:11 09 Sep 24
the plant arrived early and in great condition. It looks lovely in my sitting room. I have care instructions to help guide me too.
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How To Care For Fukien Tea

Bonsais like being well-watered. Remember to keep the soil consistently moist, thoroughly soaking once a week.

Keep in a brightly lit area close to a window but out of direct sunlight for optimum conditions.

Bonsais love a humid environment. Be sure to keep your bonsai away from radiators and give your plant a mist every so often. To go the extra mile, why not introduce a humidity tray over the colder months of the year?

Bonsais thrive with soil that retains water well. it is recommended that a mixture of grit, peat, and loam should be used with your bonsai.

During the growing season, be sure to use a little fertiliser every week. In spring, it may be worth using nitrogen-heavy fertiliser. However, as you reach summer and autumn it would be wise to use a well-balanced fertileser instead.

Like all plants, bonsais are occasionally prone to pests and diseases. If you notice your plant has been infected, be sure to use some of our natural insecticide, neem oil, to treat.

You should look to repot your bonsai every two years. A good way to gauge this is by looking at your roots. If plenty are touching the sides of the ceramic pot, it’s time to repot!

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About Fukien Tea

For those up to the challenge, the Fukien tea tree promises a beautiful, graceful bonsai. The Fukien tea tree is popular for bonsai because it easily develops a thick and knotted trunk, is evergreen, blooms frequently and has tiny lobed leaves. Fukien tea trees are not picky about the quality or makeup of soil they are planted in, but it is essential that drainage is maintained at all times. The most common problem with Fukien bonsai is rotting roots from compacted, soggy soil. The Fukien tea tree prefers soil that ranges from moist to slightly dry. The best practice for watering (link to watering page) a Fukien bonsai is to give it a good watering and then wait for days or weeks until the soil is getting dry before adding more liquid. Under-watering a Fukien tea tree bonsai can result in the leaves looking shrivelled. This can usually be reversed, if caught early, by watering the plant immediately.

Bonsai trees have also been shown, in scientific studies, to reduce the incidences of sore throats, dry coughs, colds, and dry skin. The explanation behind this lies behind the bonsai’s ability to naturally regulate your home’s levels of humidity.  Similarly, with their natural ability to bring calmness and serenity to those who look at them, bonsais have also been used as “nature therapy” to quicken rates of psychological and physiological rehabilitation in patients.

Ordered yourself a Brush Cherry Bonsai? Have a look at our extensive range of bonsai fertilisers and pruning tools to keep on top of your regimen!

Toxicity

Fukien Tea Bonsai is toxic to humans and pets. When eaten it can cause burning and swelling of the lips, tongue and throat and it can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Please note: this product DOES include a pot and a drip tray.

Please note: this plant comes in a plastic nursery pot. Browse our entire range of plant pots to add that extra charm and character to your home.

Botanical Name
Carmona Retusa
Nicknames
Fukien Tea
Air Purification Qualities
Yes
Child & Pet Safe?
Toxic to humans and pets.
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