overwatering (and root rot) can cause the same above ground symptoms as lack of water, i.e. wilting. This is because roots are not functioning correctly and water is not brought up to the leaves. When you take cuttings, I would leave them lay in a pan of water so water can be absorbed through all the cuttings' surfaces. Remember, it's the roots that got overwatered, not the leaves and stems. I would leave them in the pan for one to two days. Don't use softened water out of the tap. Rehydration will be best with distilled water, rain water (next best), or purified water (third best).
