really it depends on the type of seeds they are, as some can only last only about a year, and others for up to 3 or 4. You need to probably stratify them. You can search stratification on google and find lots of things. but basically let soak in water overnight. The next day put in a ziplock bag or a rubbermaid with sphagnum moss, vermiculite, or anything that can hold enough moisture to keep the seeds from drying and and wont easily mold. Place it in the lowest part of your refridgerator for 2 weeks, then move to uppermost part of the refridge for 2 weeks, the back down to the lowest part for another 2 weeks, (this had a temperature difference) then remove from fridge. After that you can sow in soil or depending on your meduim place directly in containers. Bottom heat and shade with moisture will help to germinate. you can leave in the bag inside with daily checkups and added water if needed till roots begin to emerge. This is where identification would come in as it could take anywhere from a week, to 3 months. So patients may be a virtue here. GL

It's a golden gate ficus bonsai, I purchased it from amazon the link below should be helpful. Has a picture and description. Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.amazon.com/Brussel%27s-Golden-Gate/dp/B0000DGF9V/sr=8-1/qid=1153333921/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-2208950-8824649?ie=UTF8

Hi funsaiguy, welcome to GardenWeb! That looks like the stuff from the meteor in the Creepshow movie. Run!

this is the same plant in your other post.. you could put both pix in the same post.. by simply replying to your own post .. pick one.. and put both pix in one.. and wait for the ID smackdown ... i bet someone is going to ask for a better closeup of the leaves and a stem .. but who knows with these wizards .. so far you have divergent opinions.. ken