How long does it take to build the LEGO® Bonsai Tree?

There’s an ancient Japanese saying that states, “it is impossible to say how long it will take for you to build a LEGO® Bonsai Tree”. We always find that it’s best to build our sets mindfully, rather than quickly. We’re sure if you were to whizz through as quickly as possible, you could get the build done in a couple of hours or so. But rushing things doesn’t really feel in the spirit of bonsai tree care, does it?

How do you make a LEGO® Bonsai Tree?

Much the same as all our other sets— by following our rather snazzy instructions and taking things one step at a time.

Does the LEGO® Bonsai Tree have frogs?

Yes! Around 70 of them, in fact! Our rather ingenious designers discovered that by turning our existing frog elements pink, they bore a striking resemblance to bonsai tree blossoms. Don’t you agree?

How long do bonsai trees live?

A well-maintained natural bonsai tree can live to be over 100 years old! However, a well-maintained LEGO® Bonsai Tree will outlive even that…

LEGO® Bonsai Tree

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LEGO® BONSAI TREE

Our most therapeutic set

Discover the soothing power of 2000 years of tradition

Build it all with love

Create the base, tray, soil, tree and blossoms

Plants from Plants

The Bonsai’s leaves utilize plant-based plastic elements, made from sustainably-sourced sugarcane. It’s part of our mission to make LEGO® bricks sustainable by 2030.

Grow your collection

Our Botanical Collection is ready for cultivation, by you. Bring our most relaxing and mindful sets into your home.

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Set for all seasonsThe LEGO® Bonsai Tree includes two leaf variations: traditional green and Japanese Cherry Tree-inspired blossoms. Which will you pick first? Move the slider to visualize the difference.

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Our (kind of) top tips

Read our tongue-in-cheek guide on how to best care for your Bonsai Tree… and warm up your vocal cords…

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Build with Mindfulness in Mind

To help you find the ultimate in joyful focus with your Botanical Collection, we’ve curated a unique and unusual playlist to accompany you on your build. Listen on Spotify, or using our audio player below.

White Noise… the LEGO® way…

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The Night builder??:??

Wild as the Wind??:??

It All Clicks??:??

The Waterfall??:??

Built for Two??:??

Big Hearted Bricks??:??

Searching for the One (Brick)??:??

White Noise… the LEGO® way…

Discover a soundtrack for your LEGO® Botanical Collection that calms, soothes, and focuses. Choose from eight unique White Noise tracks, created using LEGO® elements, to further enrich your building experience.

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Build with Me

Slow things down and embrace mindfulness with the LEGO® Botanical Collection. Check out how relaxing the set can be, with this 8-hour build-through.

LEGO® First Dates

Could LEGO® bricks make first dates less stressful? We sent six strangers out with LEGO sets to find out.

Can you do nothing for 30 seconds?

Discover some me-time with the LEGO® Botanical Collection. Click to begin

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Check out the Adults Welcome homepage to see our collection of adult-focused sets and articles!