Compact Flowering Natal Plum Bonsai Tree DIY Kit
This kit is meant to feel like opening a bonsai “project box” - everything you need to build your own Natal Plum bonsai setup, step-by-step, right out of the box.
The Natal Plum (Carissa) is a favorite for a reason: it’s a tough tropical with glossy leaves, rewarding growth, and the potential for beautiful, fragrant white flowers (and sometimes small fruit) when it’s happy. If you want a bonsai that feels alive and interactive, this is a fun one.
Who This Kit Is Good For
- Beginners who want a complete, guided “first bonsai build” experience
- Gift buyers who want something more meaningful than a houseplant
- Hands-on hobbyists who want to prune, wire, and repot, not just water
- Anyone who wants a compact flowering tropical for a bright window, sunroom, or grow light
What’s Included
- Flowering Natal Plum (Carissa) Bonsai – Each tree is slightly different. Approx. 6–8” tall and 6–8” wide.
- Tinyroots All-Purpose Blend Bonsai Soil – A tropical-friendly blend designed for drainage and healthy roots.
- Glazed Bonsai Pot – A perfectly sized glazed pot. Colors vary, but we’ll choose a combo that looks great.
- Bonsai Wire + Drainage Mesh – About 3 feet of bonsai wire for anchoring and shaping, plus mesh with holes large enough for proper drainage.
- Bamboo Chopstick – The unsung hero of repotting: perfect for safely loosening the root mass and working soil into air pockets.
Quick Natal Plum Care (Simple + Effective)
- Light: Bright light is key. A sunny window, sunroom, or grow light works great. More light = stronger growth and better flowering.
- Water: Water thoroughly when the top of the soil starts to dry. Don’t let it sit bone-dry for long periods, and don’t leave it waterlogged.
- Temperature: Natal Plum is tropical. Protect it from cold, bring indoors before nights get chilly in the fall.
- Pruning: It responds well to pruning once established. Let it push growth, then prune back to build structure.
- Fertilizer: During active growth, feed regularly to support vigor and encourage blooms. We recommend Bonsai Thrive 180
The “Build” Experience
Unbox it, set up your pot + tray, work the roots, tuck in the soil, top dress it, and then start shaping. It’s the kind of kit where you’ll finish and think: “I made this.”
Please Read Before Purchasing
This is a live bonsai tree. Once it leaves our nursery, its care is 100% in your hands. By purchasing, you acknowledge that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once it leaves our facility. All trees are sold “as is.” Sales are final—no refunds or exchanges. We assume you know what you’re buying and how to care for it, but if you have any questions, ask before purchasing. We’re happy to help!
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
