Got a bonsai recently, but it didn't come with information.

Water when dry to the touch do not allow the plant to sit in water and high light.

I believe what you have is a "money tree". It appears to be still in its nursery pot, so technically its not yet a bonsai. It would be easy enough to create one with your plant, but will take some research on your part. A google search should turn up tons of info on how to turn your plant into a bonsai and how to care for it. You may even look for a nursery in your area that is knowledgeable about them or one that specializes in bonsai -- some even offer classes on creating and caring for the plants. If you find it really piques an interest and you want to go a step further, there are clubs for people who are interested in bonsai. They're fascinating, but do require more than an average amount of care (ie pruning) to keep them in their miniaturized state. The roots of bonsai are very shallow -- you'll often see them in very shallow pots in very loose soil, and often topped off with a layer of moss to help the plant retain moisture. Some species are even wired to help them grow into a certain shape -- that's mainly done with conifer type trees like pine and spruce, but sometimes also with flowering varieties like azalea and cherry. I could go on and on, but will leave it at that. Best of luck, whatever you decide to do with your plant.

When I was given one, the directions said put 7 ice cubes in the container once a week. A year later, it's still looks good. It does get good filtered light.

Looks like a "money tree" - quite pricey and a lovely plant. We have one in our office and I only water it once a month. I would visit a good nursery and find out what you need to do to care for it in your climate. Ours has to be 10 years old and has grown nicely with relatively little maintenance and attention.

It needs to be transplanted to a shallow bowl with the roots covered,,,cover it with moss and keep it moist but not sitting in water...as it has been said above it is shallow rooted..do not be afraid to prune it when needed..but there is nothing like a bonsai book from to become an expert..misting the moss may also be necessary to keep the moss green and lucious