That looks more like a Pleiospilos bolusii. The spots look like some type of fertilizer spots. Don't know for sure. The new growth will slowly replace that one. It will take a while but will happen. It might come of with a slightly soappy water wash. Careful though.

It could possibly a form of Cheiridosis Like C. gamopensis. They are more apt to pup, I think. I am way out of my comfort zone here and I don't rally know what I am talking about. I like to make wild guesses just to hear my fingers type.. We need Beachplants. He will know.

This post was edited by wantonamara on Fri, Aug 9, 13 at 23:49

Looks like a "scale" infestation due to the stress of overwatering most probably. I put a link to FAQ for how to get rid of them.

The plant looks like Pleiospilos compactus, possibly ssp. compactus. I would make sure the soil is well drained and check for mealies on the roots as well.

Good morning full sunlight is sufficient, although they can take more. The brown tip is a result of an injury caused by handling or big insect munching.

Always keep an eye on newest leaves in order to determine watering needs, if they are firm, your good.

Here is a link that might be useful: rid my plants of scale

Thanks, everyone, for your help and especially the correct identification! It didn't look like nelii to me but I was going by the tag. I ought to know by now not to trust them, especially since I found an Echeveria azulita in a yellow bulbine pot in the same Albertson's trip.

Also thanks for the tip on scales. What solution concentration should I use?

The leaves are worse today. They are soft (especially the pup) and when I went to take a look at the roots I saw that they were practically non-existent. Tiny clump of roots barely under the surface, some ON the surface. No mealies, no rot that I could see, just very dry at this point. Not squishy, soft. Should I give it a spray? A soak? A mist? Nothing? I know in nelii that the old leaves dry up and new emerge, is that what this one is trying to do? If so, should I avoid ALL watering and let it do its thing?

So many questions, thanks for your help!

If it was me, I would put it in new soil, but not light water for at least another week and make sure the infection is under control. No roots mean no way to utilize moisture in any case and you are looking at a few bags of water in any case (leaves). Keep is in light but not sunny conditions in order not to stress it anymore, moisture around the base will cause rot. This will be a slow road to recovery, just try and remove as much of the causes of stress for now and nurse it back.