How Do You Root a Chenille Plant

Acalypha is apparently fairly easy to propagate. Take a 4″-5″ snip from the stem, dip the cut end into hormone rooting powder and plant carefully in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag or tight plastic dome to prevent moisture from releasing.

Can you grow chenille plant from cuttings?

Use pieces that have a two leaves on them and a short stem. Stick these cuttings in a 50/50 mix of potting soil and perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and out of direct sun until you have roots on them. When the roots are a few inches long and full you can plant them into their own pots!

How do you start a chenille plant?

If you desire an upright specimen, you can train the chenille plant as a standard. To get started, trim all leaves and stems from the bottom 2 inches of your plant, close to the soil. Once a week, trim all foliage growing on the lowest 2 inches of the plant until you have the stem length you desire.