Hi everyone-

Garbage day today and came across this carassula (at least, I think that's what it is). Picked it up, brought it home, and looking for some guidance on how to bring it back to life. Will have some time to read up on the thread tomorrow, but if anyone has specific experience/links you'd recommend, I'd love to hear/read. I've never owned one of these. Images below.

Here are some details:

• The soil is very compact
• When I move the rocks away, it can barely stand on it's own so it most likely has few fine roots
• Extremely top heavy, so pruning at some point will be a must
• Branches dip below the main branching point/have grown down and then are attempting to grow back upwards
• Looking for guidance on how much to root-prune if there isn't fine root system, and when I should prune the top back so that when I root-prune/re-pot it can stand on it's own without falling over (at same time as root-prune or after root-prune once new growth shows).
• When it IS time for top pruning, where to prune and how far back I can cut those dippers so it's less leggy and more full/self sustaining, weight-wise.

My gut based on former knowledge with other plants is to bare-root, root-trim, repot in something loose like turface. Water until it runs clear. Hold fertilizer (cactus/15.20.20) until new growth. Keep out of direct sun, but keep outdoors in bright indirect light. Let me know if I'm off. Midwest-based and finally staying above 55 at night!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, wise souls!