Carmona Bonsai – 11 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree in Blue Oval Pot

The Carmona Bonsai (Carmona retusa, also known as Ehretia microphylla or the Fukien Tea tree) is one of the most loved flowering bonsai in India. This specimen has been hand-trained for over 11 years into a graceful S-curve trunk with a layered, mature canopy of small, glossy dark-green leaves. It carries tiny white flowers through most of the year, and is planted in a glossy blue oval ceramic pot (about 11 inches long, with a drainage hole). Overall height is about 18 inches (45 cm) including the pot.

Highlights

• 11+ years of training: an aged, thick trunk and ramified branches you cannot get in a young plant
• Flowers year-round: delicate white blooms appear repeatedly through the year, sometimes followed by tiny red berries
• True indoor bonsai: one of the few bonsai that thrives inside with bright, indirect light
• Statement blue pot: glossy blue oval ceramic pot with a drainage hole, ready to display
• Living gift: a premium, long-lived gift for housewarming, Diwali, anniversaries and corporate gifting

Specifications

• Plant: Carmona retusa (Fukien Tea), about 11 years old
• Height: about 18 inches (45 cm) including the pot
• Pot: blue oval ceramic, about 11 inches long, with a drainage hole
• Placement: indoors near a bright window, or a shaded balcony

Care

• Light: bright, indirect light with a little gentle morning sun. A well-lit window, balcony edge or veranda is ideal. Too little light reduces flowering
• Watering: keep the soil slightly moist. Water when the top 1–2 cm feels dry — usually daily in summer, every 2–3 days in winter. Never let it fully dry out or sit soggy
• Humidity: enjoys humidity; mist the foliage occasionally and keep it away from direct AC or heater airflow
• Feeding: a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn)
• Pruning: pinch and trim new growth to keep the shape; it buds back readily

Ideal for

A living-room console, study table, office desk, reception or a bright balcony — and a memorable housewarming, Diwali, anniversary or corporate gift. Every bonsai is hand-picked at Abana Homes, carefully packed and delivered across India with a live-plant guarantee and free aftercare support.

FAQs

How old is this Carmona bonsai?
It has been hand-trained for over 11 years, which gives it a thick, aged trunk and a dense, mature canopy.

Does the Carmona bonsai flower?
Yes. The Carmona (Fukien Tea) produces small white flowers through most of the year when it gets enough bright light, and may form tiny red berries after flowering.

Can a Carmona bonsai be kept indoors?
Yes. The Carmona is one of the best indoor bonsai for India. Keep it near a bright window with indirect light; a few hours of gentle morning sun helps it flower.

How often should I water it?
Keep the soil lightly moist. Water when the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry — roughly daily in summer and every 2–3 days in winter. Avoid both bone-dry soil and waterlogging.

Does the pot have a drainage hole?
Yes. The blue oval ceramic pot has a drainage hole so excess water can escape and the roots stay healthy.

What are the plant and pot sizes?
The bonsai is about 18 inches (45 cm) tall including the pot, and the blue oval ceramic pot is about 11 inches long.