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Melisa,
If it was a mallsai then it probably is a procumbens juniper.
Your main problem that you need to resolve before you do anything else is your soil. You need to have a well draining soil for these guys. Of course all bonsai need well draining soil for that matter. Try to find some premixed bonsai soil if possible.
After that you already know that they're strictly outdoor plants.
With that in mind and the fact that they are evergreen means they will need light at all times during the day. In winter an unheated garage with a few windows for light will suffice. If this doesn't seem possible, you might want to try your hand with tropical trees for bonsai which can be kept indoors for the winter, but should be brought outside in the summer to enjoy real sunlight for a while. Bonsai and their care can be more trouble than pets at times.

4-Oct-2003	#6
Thomas_J. bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Mar-2002 Location: North Central Texas Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 970	Melisa, If it was a mallsai then it probably is a procumbens juniper. Your main problem that you need to resolve before you do anything else is your soil. You need to have a well draining soil for these guys. Of course all bonsai need well draining soil for that matter. Try to find some premixed bonsai soil if possible. After that you already know that they're strictly outdoor plants. With that in mind and the fact that they are evergreen means they will need light at all times during the day. In winter an unheated garage with a few windows for light will suffice. If this doesn't seem possible, you might want to try your hand with tropical trees for bonsai which can be kept indoors for the winter, but should be brought outside in the summer to enjoy real sunlight for a while. Bonsai and their care can be more trouble than pets at times. __________________ Thomas J.