How to Propagate Acanthus spinosus
The spiny embrace of Acanthus spinosus, the bear’s breeches, hinted at the challenges ahead. Seed propagation proved a frustrating dance with elusive germination, a whispered promise forever unfulfilled. Yet, the sharp blade slicing through a semi-hardwood cutting, the earthy scent of the propagating mix, offered a different path. Each tiny root, a tentative victory in the humid embrace of the propagator, felt like a hard-won treasure. The final reward? Not just a plant, but a reflection of patient perseverance, a testament to the taming of this spiny beauty.