Perennial Tree Spinach Propagation from Cuttings | Chaya aka Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

In this video Dan from www.plantabunda... shares with you one how he goes about propagating the "Tree Spinach" also known as Chaya by taking hardwood cuttings. This amazing perennial plant produces nutrient dense leaves that can be enjoyed only after thoroughly cooking (20 mins).

[@russelltheone6969]

Where to you buy these? I enjoyed a meal of it in valladolid Yucatan and would like to grow it here in Missouri.

[@angiegracie6954]

Am I to top the chaya plant as it grows? Should I cut the buds off?

[@jenniferhamann1689]

How much water do the potted cuttings need?

[@debraparker1550]

Tgabk You. 😊

[@cofoothills]

no rooting hormone needed?

[@pheotonia]

From all the videos that I have watched the answer is a big no.

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

no! Just remove the leaves and stick the stick in the ground

[@Pondy974]

@@pheotonia why big no ?

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

ιτ's very easy to root no need for hormones. as long as it's a woody cutting it's easy.@@Pondy974