Just noticed that the stem is wrinkly and one of the branches is completely bent down, some leaves are dying. How can i save it? It is recently repotted because it outgrew the pot it was in. Not too long ago it started new leaf growth, and now this crisis.

If it is dying, can I cut some from the top and propagate?

You can certainly cut off rotten part. If upper part is still good, you can just also cut off and try to root separately. Also, at most, the remaining cut off part in the container, may just also try to make new branches below cut off point as long as there is no stem rotting occurring inside.

But looking at the container...does that have drain holes? That yellowing base of the plant is rather dicey, seems root rot is happening, thus it is affecting the plant.

Containers need to have drain holes, to remove excess water and also to help flush out salts in the media. No drain holes, then it just increases perched water table level inside the container, that will easily rot the roots and damage the plant.

Or did it have drain holes but hole was plugged with rocks? That also hampers drainage..better to use a tiny mesh to cover the hole to save the soil. But always, drain hole must be present and usable.

Inspection of the root zone may also be needed, just to see too, if there is still any remaining. May have to reduce container size if needed, if you do decide to chop down the plant.

tarev said: You can certainly cut off rotten part. If upper part is still good, you can just also cut off and try to root separately. Also, at most, the remaining cut off part in the container, may just also try to make new branches below cut off point as long as there is no stem rotting occurring inside.

But looking at the container...does that have drain holes? That yellowing base of the plant is rather dicey, seems root rot is happening, thus it is affecting the plant.

Containers need to have drain holes, to remove excess water and also to help flush out salts in the media. No drain holes, then it just increases perched water table level inside the container, that will easily rot the roots and damage the plant.

Or did it have drain holes but hole was plugged with rocks? That also hampers drainage..better to use a tiny mesh to cover the hole to save the soil. But always, drain hole must be present and usable.

Inspection of the root zone may also be needed, just to see too, if there is still any remaining. May have to reduce container size if needed, if you do decide to chop down the plant.

Hello!
Yes, the pot has drainage wholes, I recently repotted it to this bigger pot. I had it in its original nursery pot when I noticed that it had outgrown the pot and a couple weeks ago I transfered it to this one. It already had droopy leaves and wrinkly trunk when I did. I dont water it much, and it has new growth at the top. So I was gonna just give it time and see if it improves, and just a couple days ago I see one of the smaller branches totally go limp and some leaves turning a bad color.

I will do a full root inspection like you suggest, thank you!

anicrumb said: Hello!
It already had droopy leaves and wrinkly trunk when I did. I dont water it much, and it has new growth at the top. So I was gonna just give it time and see if it improves, and just a couple days ago I see one of the smaller branches totally go limp and some leaves turning a bad color.

I will do a full root inspection like you suggest, thank you!

tarev gave great advice.

When you say the stem is wrinkly...is it mushy?

Mushy is bad, I've gotten it from water-logged plants and frost-bitten ones.

If it's just those ridges that's normal.

If the roots look good I'd guess the droopy leaves are from too little water before the new pot.

Transplant shock will pass but if it was like that prior, I'd let it settle in and bump the water a bit, keeping an eye on the leaves for a couple weeks to see if they look better, especially the younger ones.

Humboldt said: tarev gave great advice.

When you say the stem is wrinkly...is it mushy?

Mushy is bad, I've gotten it from water-logged plants and frost-bitten ones.

If it's just those ridges that's normal.

Hello! Stem is not mushy, it is still firm thankfully. Thank you!

Humboldt said: If the roots look good I'd guess the droopy leaves are from too little water before the new pot.

Transplant shock will pass but if it was like that prior, I'd let it settle in and bump the water a bit, keeping an eye on the leaves for a couple weeks to see if they look better, especially the younger ones.

Hello! I will keep an eye on it, thank you. All the replies give me hope

I'll add that if you do decide to hack and root, these guys are great for air-layering.
Basically rooting the branch before you cut it.

It's been a while but so much fun. Very gratifying.

Hi & welcome! If the soil is dry, water it so that all of the soil is thoroughly moist. Is it near a window?