Hello everyone and thank you in advance for your help. I have owned my jeep plan for almost 9 years without any issue. Every year around this time I take the plant outside for some more direct sunlight and a little fresh air. About one month ago when I took my plant outside it appeared to start losing entire branches. They would just fall off out of nowhere. Upon closer inspection a lot of these branches were soggy wet moist and Mushy. Upon further investigation I have come to the conclusion that this is root rot.
I read that root rot must be cut away and repotted in new soil with better drainage. Upon removing the plant from the old pot I was also told to let the entire route base dry out after cutting off old infected areas. From my understanding this is all caused by drainage issues. So I have read to use a soilless mixture. The only thing I found at my local Home Depot was just a cactus palm and citrus potting mix which is a fast training formula. I don't know if I have to go to something more gritty like a stone or gravel.
Either way, I just wanted to show you guys what I am working with over here so I had taken a lot of photos. Just a quick point of reference I want to say that I have had this jade plant in this pot for about three years and it really has not taken over the pot at all. The route base has seem to have grown extremely slow. Last quick note I want to say that upon soil transfer I noticed a pretty large bug with large silver wings or a large silver back with multiple fee. I took a photo of this also for your review. I was told to let the plant sit out for a day or two to let the route base dry up a little bit to help solve this route rock problem. Please let me know your thoughts.
