See next note... this one's n.g.

This post was edited by moochinka on Thu, Dec 25, 14 at 18:30

Well if we can't see it, we can't ID it :-). But try to get a pic of leaves and soil so we can get a good idea of what it is and what it's in (then we can make a big fuss about soil mixes :).

Thanks for the response. I did not get a pic of the soil because it's covered with pebbles and I didn't want to make a mess. From digging my finger down, it's probably a peat/perlite mix though I can't be certain. I will try to look into it tomorrow.

At any rate, here is a pic of the leaves?? Any ideas?? Could it be Fukien?

Green island ficus? Cut one little leaf, not a branch, to see if there is a milky sap. Some people are very allergic to the sap. If it is green island then it's tropical but pretty hardy. I bring mine inside if temps fall below 40 degrees.
I have a large one I started 10 years ago.
Also, sometimes they glue the pebbles down which isn't the healthiest thing to do but good for retail displays. You can pick it off and recover with some aquarium pebbles or even eave au natural. If you have other bonsai, keep this one away just to make sure you don't have hitch hikers like mites.

I agree with the ficus.... most definitely not Fukien.

Really? But does Ficus flower? The man said that this bonsai does..

Here is another pic if it helps. The leaves that are present are small.

Oh - different picture, different perspective... not the Green Island at all, but Fukiens have toothed leaf ends (a little 'step' at either side of the end point) and I don't see those either. Could be many things now... such as a brush cherry (Eugenia), but that's only one among very many possibiiities.

This post was edited by moochinka on Fri, Dec 26, 14 at 12:21

Jasmine?

Google images of the leaves...

Thanks. I have googled images of leaves and there are so many things it could be. In your opinion, should it be kept indoors, or am I killing it by doing so?

From what I have read, there are some varieties that need to be outside.

The closest I could find was Snow Rose Serissa. Anyone think this could be a match?

Do you know where the plant was purchased? That could answer many question plus give you some guidance with care and and age of tree.

I meant Google Jasmine leaves to see if they matched.

And that's not a Serissa.

Soflaj,
Apparently, it was bought from a dealer at a local mall. I have no other info.
Moochinka,
I can't find a match for any type of Jasmine. The closest I have found was Serissa, but you say it is not.

Do a google image search

Broad-leafed, deciduous, with opposite leaves

Broadleafed, deciduous, with alternate leaves

Broad leafed? What?

How about elliptical, oval, small, veined, etc.

yes
it is a Serissa probably Serissa flora-plena.

Thanks qwade!

Yes, it has been identified as Serissa flora-plena. Now, I am not sure if I am doing the right thing by keeping it indoors. I am in Southern California and we rarely freeze. I learned that this variety can be very picky and will drop leaves if there are any changes.

Thanks for all the help!

That's great - I'm only familiar with Serissa foetida (never heard of this one), but Serissa is picky alright, so good luck with it.

You can not allow it to freeze. Leaves will probably drop regardless at this point. No worries new ones will appear. Should be ok into the low 40's maybe high 30's. Probably better outdoors.Soil should be moist, don't let it dry out. Then again don't keep it soaked. Watering is always the trickiest part. I am not that familiar with this species care. Should be like any other cultivar of this species. Maybe Moochinca or someone more familiar with growing this sub tropical can chime in with some help.

Thanks again for all the advice. I keep reading horror stories of this bonsai. LOL For all I know, it could be dead right now. Some leaves look good and others look like they dried out. Ugh.

It looks a dying azalea?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/5787286595_792338500e_z.jpg