Here it is about three and a half years ago. Nearest photo I could find of it. It had grown quite a bit in those years.

If rotting tissue present, it is likely to continue. I would remove it from the pot, remove all soil from the roots, cut away any damaged/mushy roots, cut/scrape/otherwise remove any soft tissue on the trunk/branches, then see what you have left. Let any cuts heal for several days before repotting. Consider a peat-free soil. If the worst is happening, at least you have plenty of stout branches to start over with.

ez

Well I chopped the plant at the base after seeing the rot was far worse than thought. I will post pics but cant figure out how to post more than one pic in a reply. I am hoping/asking if I should be able to re root the main plant as I will show in a few. Or should I do smaller cuttings for whatever reason. Also curious what to do with the soil. the roots were indeed rotted and I dont want to infect more plants. Should I throw away the soil? Some pics to hopefully help someone else in the future. Its a shame that plant I had for over fifteen years and grew it out quite a bit. Also curious as to the ring thingy in the trunk. It does not look like rot and I cut up a few other branches and it seems where ever I cut I see that. Does that main cut look safe to replant to you? Also I should wait for the cut to dry before rerooting or no?

It looks like rot still. Another member had a similiar problem. It was like the rot spread the the plants vascular system (sorry dont know what else to call it) i would cut unitil i dont see ANY black.

I agree. And yes toss the soil. Let final cut dry and callus over for a few days before repot. Look for a peat-free mix.

ez

oh well. The plant was pretty big when I bought it 16 years ago so for all I know it was 30 years old. Not sure how long they live but it did not like that last transplant. I really think it was moving to a different window that it really did not like. I went a month and a half with out watering it. this is the first plant that I have ever had do that and never overwater.

Would like to see a picture of what you are able to salvage, if you don't mind.

ez

That is an interesting question, Abraham. How long do jades live, I wonder?

I have read "they can live several decades"

Well this is whats left that I did not slice up. As far as I know that ring with a bit of black discoloration runs through the whole plant. It really does not look like rot to me but then again I have not cut up another jade plant before.

Doubt I'll try to replant. More room for my adeniums. Happy to take any pics you may be interested in.

Well, if you change your mind Abrahamx, start with a rot free section that has had at least three days to callous over. Plant it in a gritty mix and support it so it can't move- larger rocks on surface, wire, etc. Don't water it until new growth appears, then only water when soil very dry. (I noted the adeniums in the background of some of your pics- very cool!)

ez

abrahamx, I lost a large Jade in January. At least 30 years old, probably 40. Same symptoms. Like Brad describes it, the rot had spread upwards through the vascular system. I was only able to save 4''-5'' "sticks of green". :-( Hopefully you can safe a whole branch or more!

Good luck.

- Martin

That's too bad, Martin. What a loss.

ez

Interesting martin. Thanks for the input.