{"product_id":"carmona-bonsai-11-years-flowering-blue-oval-pot","title":"Carmona Bonsai – 11 Year Old Flowering Fukien Tea Tree in Blue Oval Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarmona Bonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCarmona retusa\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003eEhretia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eFukien Tea tree\u003c\/strong\u003e) is one of the most loved flowering bonsai in India. This specimen has been \u003cstrong\u003ehand-trained for over 11 years\u003c\/strong\u003e into a graceful S-curve trunk with a layered, mature canopy of small, glossy dark-green leaves. It carries \u003cstrong\u003etiny white flowers through most of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is planted in a glossy \u003cstrong\u003eblue oval ceramic pot (about 11 inches long, with a drainage hole)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall height is about \u003cstrong\u003e18 inches (45 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e including the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11+ years of training:\u003c\/strong\u003e an aged, thick trunk and ramified branches you cannot get in a young plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers year-round:\u003c\/strong\u003e delicate white blooms appear repeatedly through the year, sometimes followed by tiny red berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue indoor bonsai:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the few bonsai that thrives inside with bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatement blue pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e glossy blue oval ceramic pot with a drainage hole, ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e a premium, long-lived gift for housewarming, Diwali, anniversaries and corporate gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carmona retusa (Fukien Tea), about 11 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 18 inches (45 cm) including the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue oval ceramic, about 11 inches long, with a drainage hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors near a bright window, or a shaded balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, indirect light with a little gentle morning sun. A well-lit window, balcony edge or veranda is ideal. Too little light reduces flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys humidity; mist the foliage occasionally and keep it away from direct AC or heater airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–4 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e pinch and trim new growth to keep the shape; it buds back readily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA living-room console, study table, office desk, reception or a bright balcony — and a memorable \u003cstrong\u003ehousewarming, Diwali, anniversary or corporate gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every bonsai is hand-picked at Abana Homes, carefully packed and delivered across India with a live-plant guarantee and free aftercare support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is this Carmona bonsai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has been hand-trained for over 11 years, which gives it a thick, aged trunk and a dense, mature canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Carmona bonsai flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a Carmona bonsai be kept indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Carmona is one of the best indoor bonsai for India. 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