Hi John, Sorry you're struggling w/ this. Well there lots of folks here way more knowledgeable than I about Jades, but here's a start. Pls. cut off all shriveled up, dry growth, it's dead or dying & won't come back. Anything black is rot & should also be cut back. Anything soft &/or mushy is also rot & should also be cut off. In your last pic, that new soil looks too peaty, if you have no other faster draining ingredients, I'd start over, adding at least 30% perlite to break that up. It's just too peaty. If these were mine, I'd start over completely, by taking the whole thing apart, discarding thin & spindly growth (it won't recover). I'd scale down to smaller pots (less roots need less room). I'd separate the very good growth from the medium OK growth & repot them, in better mix & smaller pots each preferably clay. Let's see what other folks have to say.

Ron, what? its simple, concise, and topically pertinent..? but your probably right,, Aidan, my apologies sir,, i really gotta keep that sarcasm in check... I didnt intend that to sound condescending,, the keyword is DRY. while im not really in an position to give the advice that (some) here are better able to, it does (appear) that the plant in question may be over-watered. ...from what ive been reading (fairly extensively, here and 'abroad') the 'Jade' plant, crassula ovata, prefers a well draining soil, so that it may dry out and aerate between waterings. Thats not to say the soil is 'necesarily' in question, unless your watering habits are such as those seen of a typical jade plant that might be purchased from the big box-stores. ie: sitting in a pool of water. (look familiar?) ..bought one myself just earlier today. Many plant hobbiests, upon seeing signs of distress, will then take to 'evasive' action, move the plant, water more, start chopping,, (sound familiar?) Another thing to keep-in-mind (i call the anxiety factor) is that plants dont usually respond overnight (except for the downside swing , then they seem to) Aidan In lieu of (my) advice,, let me ask you some questions that may enable other members to give you specific help, rather than just general 'jade' tips please. How old are you sir? Are you familiar with the species and its cultural needs? What other plants are you maintaining, and do you tend each plant specifically? Did you allow for any acclimation period whence you moved the plant outdoors? Did you change its watering habits (in hopes of maybe compensating for its new brighter postion)? Are you checking the entire rootball/soil for moisure content before watering? How? Are you aware that cutting (pruning) as well as watering promotes 'new growth'? Can/are you (get) in the habit of examining your plant(s) to notice subtle signs of health/distress/rebound? Can you put the plant in a bright (but shadier) position and leave it alone for awhile if need be? Could we maybe get your 'friend' into that clay pot instead of the plastic one? What are the avg (day and night) temperatures there in S. Miss about this time of year? Heres what i (think). You moved the plant, it shocked it (somewhat, however mildly or severely) you started to over-water it. It began to rot, you started chopping off the 'dead'. Heres what i would do (based on your description and pics) Pull the plant from its pot, and see exactly whats going on down there, maybe even leave it sit out exposed for awhile, but out of direct sunlight, untill we see whats going on. Consider repotting the plant (not TODAY) into a more suitable soil/mix, and using the clay container. ...adjust your watering habits if need be. Its hard for me/us to 'know' that your overwatering simply based on the picture, sure it looks wet, as would any plant pic thats just been watered thoroughly (as they should be) But how often is it getting that good soaking? i cant say from here... hope this helps some, i'll peek back, unless youd rather i dint? lol btw dont feel bad, most people can grow jades without any 'experience', and you did for Mnths apparently,, things happen sometimes with plants (just like people) and the best we can do is try and have a little understanding, and educate ourselves, asking here, for help and advice from more experienced growers was a good step, and shows your concern, even if you have to put up with the occasional 'quips' of 'casual' members (like me) during the process, who may be just trying to throw a little levity out there,, Yea, i wanna help, but i wanna have fun too (tho not at your expense), its a forum for cripes-sake! ..and ive seen the 'pro's' who'll likely chime-in, your in good hands if we keep this thread up top. I dont think you were offended really, were ya? i think its just Ron, maybe,, but i aint mad-at-em. heck i got a cpl jades too, bought one just today as wet lookin as yours, so,, next week you and Ron can both 'snip' back at me and my dying crasslua, hows that sound!? :)

Justin put the broken piece in pot or just lay it on a bench, and give it plenty of air circulation, when you see roots replant it. The bigger the trunk the longer it may take, it needs to heal or put in the smallest pot it can fit into with dry mix, wait six week or more until it is rooted down then water. Don't water unless you know that roots have formed. Justin trim off some of the top growing tips of branches when you do this. Don't toss out the old trunk leave it alone it may come up with new growth as well unless it is rotted. Don't water it either. Norma

Pic #1: it doesn't look really healthy to me. Is the stem soft just above and/or just below? I could be wrong since am only looking at the photo & they are sometimes misleading. If my plant, I would keep cutting. Pic #2: perhaps personal choice, but I don't like look of it. I would 'clean it up', cutting close to main trunk. Pls. use sharp blade, if using pruners they squish the stem and leave it more vulnerable. It is very good practice to wipe off the blade with some rubbing alcohol (or even bit of bleach) moistened paper towel or cloth before using again. My drawing isn't that great but hope you see what I mean - I would cut 1/4" to 1/2" at most from the main stem: Pic #3: I would do much more pruning. See red lines for suggestions: You could leave plant as is for now, as few remaining leaves will produce food and that may help. But if plant is in good conditions, it will start growing new leaves and branches soon. If you leave it, do additional pruning when you see new growth starting. These are JMO, maybe you get different suggestions.