Thank you all very much for your input. I actually did read the information regarding the Ligustrum that is on this site, but it doesn't mention anything about the soil requirements, which was my main question considering it's not doing well in the regular potting soil. I was hoping that someone with more experience with this specific type of bonsai would be able to give me a more definitive answer of what is best. The Ligustrum page says a "basic Bonsai mix". Does that refer to the 50% Akadama, 25% Pumice, 25% Lava mix or is there a mix that is better for Ligustrum?