i just bought this today at Wal-Mart. i never saw this plant and i was
impressed with its potential so i couldn't resist for only $13. one of the
shoots have wilting leaves (probably due to the dry nature of Wal-Mart).
anyhow, i chiseled off the rock layer and replaced with regular potting soil.
what is this plant??

First of all, this is not a bonsai. It is three rooted cuttings in a pot.
It is a species of Polyscias. Wait until the shoots develop a little more and
you can identify it. It is not particularly suitable for bonsai, but will make
a nice house plant if your humidity is high enough. it is a member of the
Araliaceae, same family as English ivy, and is susceptible to the same ills.

Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
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