Who could help me identify my first bonsai? Is my new buddy in good condition?

[Nimbo]

hi everyone!

I have always admired bonsai trees but up until now I have never had an opportunity to buy one, also didn’t find one that looks cute. They aren't normal trees and there is something about them that kinda calms me down. Finally I bought the FIRST BONSAI for my fianceé’s birthday and we are very excited about it!

could you please help us identify this beauty and help us if it’s in a good shape, or how to take care of it in a perfect way? We already live our tree!!

Thank you so much!

 

[Shibui]

I have always admired bonsai trees but up until now I have never had an opportunity to buy one, also didn’t find one that looks cute. They aren't normal trees and there is something about them that kinda calms me down

Bonsai ARE normal trees. We just keep them small size by trimming. Planted outdoors this one would grow to a larger tree in a few years.

You have a Chinese elm bonsai. It looks really healthy but the soil it is in does not look the best sort of soil for bonsai pots.

You should be aware that it is possible to keep Chinese elm indoors provided you have the very best conditions. Most Chinese elm bonsai that are kept indoors get weak after a few months and usually die. Outside with wind, rain and sun is usually a far better place to keep them healthy.

Water only when the soil is getting dry. Keeping the soil saturated for weeks is one good way to kill a potted tree.
Bonsai require fertilizer every few weeks to maintain health. Any plant fertilizer is OK for bonsai.

 

[Ryceman3]

Hi and welcome!
You have a Chinese Elm! Excellent material for the novice (and more experienced alike). Looks to be in reasonable condition from your photos, I see nothing you need to worry about. No idea where you are from, but if the USA (as I’m assuming) this thing should take off over the coming months as spring becomes summer. You need to keep your tree outside in a sunny position, water when needed and some fertiliser will really see it get moving.
Once it is strong and you are confident with keeping it alive and flourishing, time to begin the process of shaping it into a bonsai. Chinese elm can be pretty quick to develop and are also reasonably hard to kill - you made a good choice for your first (of many!) trees!

 

[sorce]

Trees may be normal.

We Ain't!

Welcome to Crazy!

Sorce

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Welcome to the site! I agree with the earlier comments

 

[penumbra]

For buying a bonsai and not knowing what you bought, you were very lucky.
Don't buy an unknown species. Like an unknown woman it can be a treasure but is likely to break your heart.