Yes, you can prop it. Treat it like a cutting and you'll soon have some rooting taking place.

I wrote to the seller. We'll see what he says. Meanwhile, I'll cleanly remove the broken section and give it a go in some gritty mix. Thanks!

Welcome to the viscus cycle of run around and pointing fingers You may want to include the delivery/shipping company as well

Not pointing fingers or blaming anyone. Just want to do what's best for the plant! ;)

Not sure why you feel like that nomen - but the plant should have been packaged better, don't you think? If I was selling plants by mail, I would try my best to 'pad' the package - some damage still may happen, but not so much. If the box was 'squished' or damaged a lot, I would make sure to contact shipping company...after all, it is (usually) a 'good name' of the seller and/or shipper - if someone sends me damaged goods, I certainly won't be happy with them...

The plants were all wrapped in newspaper, and the root ball secured with a paper towel and plastic wrap (which I immediately removed!) The seller sent along some "spare" leaves for me to start rootings - 5 huge ones, actually. And he accommodated my schedule with regards to delaying the shipment. So just want the main plant, and maybe the new plantlet to survive! It's not like they can send a replacement, so I will keep and love this one!

Not sure why you feel like that nomen - but the plant should have been packaged better, don't you think?

Well for starters I don't live in a perfect world maybe others do but I dont.

Even if it where packed correctly ( as stated by the OP) the seller still has no control over what the shipping company does to any and all of the goods they receive . Personally by experience if I where sending out a soft delicate succulent ( as the one in post) I would have buried the whole thing in the pot and would have included the same securing plant into the pot and would have it ( the pot) and ( all other potted plants) rather snug/ tight inside the shipping box.

Some companies shipping plants do have a return procedure for an even exchange for such shipping errors but only if the original is returned to them. An added shipping cost to return damaged plants from shipping is usually paid for by the original buyer.

No finger pointing is a noble /good way to handle the OP's ordeal The extra plant parts to them from the seller is also a nice gesture as well.

Since it's a crested/monstrose plant, it's a one-of-a-kind, and this was from a personal seller - not a big retailer. So, there is nothing to replace it with, and I don't want to return it because of this.

Anywho.... I cleanly removed the damaged tip and have both parts inside for a few days because we have 3 days of rain coming. I'll keep you posted on the progress of both mother and child.

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Thank you for explaining, but I still think you misunderstood or misread my post...there was no 'finger pointing' and I did even say that One always take chance when shipping live plants.

Shapirolh - I apologize for expressing my opinion. Was not meant to 'finger point' at all.

Oh - no worries Rina, you're opinion and discussion is quite welcomed. You have excellent points, and if I had purchased from a retailer who could provide a replacement, I would have absolutely followed your advice and appreciate having your opinion. I'm just saying that because this is a one-of-a-kind, and one that I doubt I could return without causing even more damage, I shall keep it, and love it. I'm still new to this forum, and enjoy the differing opinions, but more than anything, value the incredible depth of knowledge brought to the table by those who contribute here often, which very much includes you!