e, yes, please post a pic
i re-read your first post...and your additional one.
it could be that the woody stem is normal for the
plant and not an indication of it being in bad shape.
how often are you watering it? hopefully not more than once a week. i say that because it's natural to over-water a
plant that doesn't look good. which is fine for some
plants as more frequent watering is the answer. for others, tho, more frequent watering can actually cause more problems!
so, first thing is we need to identify what you've got!!!
rooting cuttings is pretty easy - and hardly any work, either! most
plants can be put in water (with or without rooting hormone or
plant food) and they will readily start producing roots within a week or so. most
succulents cuttings prefer being put directly in the soil - they can take a while to start sending out roots, tho. then there are other
plants that can be put in either and they will start forming roots.