It probably looks the way it does due to lack of proper light. This succulent needs direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves grow further apart on the stem when they should be close together. Take 6"-7" cuttings, pinching off some of the lower leaves at the bottom to make bare stems to plant into the soil. I'm not sure how many stems you'll get, but I like to use almost all of the space inside a small pot 2"- 3" pot to root the stems, leaving about an inch of room for the roots to grow. Put the pot in a sunny window and water once and not again until completely dry. You should see new closer together leaves and more plumper leaves as well. The stems should root within a week or so. Water well. Billy Rea

Did you intend to post a photo? Joe

that looks right. thanks!

I'd still go with springtails, even if the particular species you have isn't very springy.