Oh man, my Mom does the same thing, doesn't even ask if I can bring plants to my house - which I SO would. If it's not mushy, it should come back, looks nice and dry. How long has it been since the rescue? Do you know how long it was out there? People prune/defoliate them on purpose, though not usually quite that much. I'd put it in the sunniest spot you have (inside.)

I just cut, repotted, and watered it 10 mins ago. Its been in the garage for probably 3-4 months. And it is a bit soft.

Out of my league for predictions. That's a long time of no light. Sending good vibes!

haha thanks for help.

Well a bit soft is not good, but the plant does look good from here.

The mix however, looks atrocious (pardon me) & will likely be a problem. See how peaty it looks? It even looks like 2 different kinds of mix almost, in the center differing from the outer mix?

I'd recommend better draining mix (read around here, there's LOADS of info. on this) , maybe a clay pot? Does that pot have a drainage hole?

Others have more experience w/ these than I, but give it time, gradually more light & don't water it until you see more new growth.

It should live. Good luck :-)
Not much to add. Better mix, smaller pot, as much light as possible.

Josh

I'm using Miracle-Groî Cactus, Palm and Citrus Soil

why would it need a smaller pot? And yes the pot has a hole

I'm fairly new to succulents. But I've read a ton on here, and taken advice from Josh, PG, and Purple on loads of plants.....they know what they're talking about!

From what I've read on here before, you should cut your soil with at least 50% perlite. After doing this, I've noticed all my jades, (and other plants) have been doing much better. It allows the soil to dry out more quickly, so the roots aren't as likely to succumb to root rot. It also allows oxygen to get at the roots, which is imperative.

Good luck!
Renee

And, btw, go easy on watering at first - usual advice is to let cutting to callus first for few days (whenever I have cuttings, I let them sit outside of the soil for few days, even weeks & usually don't water immediately after putting into soil-maybe after few days or a week), then pot into a well draining mix.
Watch the area circled on your photo for any sign of 'softness' - just in case you see/feel it, you should immediately take the cutting out, re-cut, callus and pot without watering as already mentioned.

Your cutting looks good otherwise, wants to live...

Rina

This post was edited by rina_ on Sat, Dec 28, 13 at 8:52

Maybe I'm confused....

Is this a cutting? Or is this the stump portion of the plant with roots?

Josh

Josh

Maybe it's me misunderstanding...re-reading op, maybe it's the stump with roots. I thought the piece was cut off...sorry if I caused confusion.

Rina (who should not give advice unless 100% sure)