if that's rot at the base of the plant, you probably won't have until spring to wait; succulents' one failing is rot and an entire plant can go quickly. I'd recommend taking care of the plant now rather than waiting. Not having roots, strange as it may sound, isn't such a big problem with succulents as they store water. Many aloes I've had had only minimal roots, or a couple of huge anchoring roots and almost no fine "feeder" type roots. If you're sure it's got rot at the base, cut away (the area should be firm with no musty smell; you'll know you've got rot if it's there). If it's not rotten but just rootless, you can put in in very well draining soil, put it in bright but indirect light, and let it grow some roots. And be extremely careful about not getting any of the sap (called latex) on you (wear glasses and heavy gloves). Depending on the species, euphorbia latex can be really nasty stuff. Good luck with it.

Okay! Thanks for your input. I just couldn't find one that looked close enough to this species so I just wanted to make sure. And actually this picture was after I cut off the bad parts.The stem was pretty much broken off so I just cut off the gross gooey parts. The rotted parts were turning black and have some white fuzz (mold?) on it. I was too grossed out to remember to take a picture xD Do you think it's too small to make it? My friend was about to throw it out and I wanted to try and save it :o

The flowers will clinch the ID - C. strausii flowers are quite distinct from the others. C strausii flowers are straight and very hairy on the exterior, and the petals do not flare open on the ends like the others; flowers are also more of a burgundy red too. It might be a few years though before it blooms.

Hi all. Requesting an ID for this little guy. I was thinking an etiolated peanut cactus maybe? Anyway, any tips on how to prune/clean up this guy so he's not all over the place?