Issues include where is the cactus located, what season is it, what kind of cactus or succulent do you have, what type of soil are you using, what is the ambient temperature and on and on and on? Besides knowing what type of cactus you want to grow, you also ought to consider where to plant your cactus. Jade takes some time to grow. Be patient and allow it to develop. Even though the growth rate will be slower, it will still happen. Your plant can be placed outside to get some sunlight. Yellow-orange plants receive full sun and poor soil. When the soil's top inch is dry, water it.