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!
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
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