How to Propagate Acalypha californica
The tiny cuttings, barely more than hopeful whispers of life, were entrusted to the earth. A delicate dance with humidity and warmth ensued—a vigil against the insidious threat of rot. Each pale stem, a fragile spear, fought silently against the odds. Days bled into weeks, a slow unfolding, a suspenseful drama played out in miniature. Then, a triumphant green shoot, a tiny flag raised against the desert sun, marking the culmination of patience, care, and a gardener’s quiet tenacity. The reward? Not just a plant, but a tangible connection to the tenacious spirit of the California copperleaf itself.