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title: "Hi all, I bought this Elephant bush about a year or two ago and it…"
description: "Hi all, I bought this Elephant bush about a year or two ago and it started to die but I was able to pick and save some of it. I want to propagate it but am…"
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# Hi all, I bought this Elephant bush about a year or two ago and it…

_Geplaatst door Janelle op 2026-04-07_

Hi all, I bought this Elephant bush about a year or two ago and it started to die but I was able to pick and save some of it. I want to propagate it but am unsure if cutting it will kill it. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xFj9gChAXeiz-On4ohVf5B9K4fHB1z7eO9Sv6jcQCzU/VGtbjlqRS52Lak3ly2sUxA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xFj9gChAXeiz-On4ohVf5B9K4fHB1z7eO9Sv6jcQCzU/lJVEJgM3S6ig5ncinWC2ug.webp?size=large)

## 5 reacties

### MattL reageerde op 2026-04-07

I think it’s not getting enough light, which is why it’s so leggy. “Chop and prop” will probably work great, just take off the top 4-6” and replant and it will root. But you need to give that boy some photons.

#### Janelle antwoordde op 2026-04-07

Thank you!!! Will definitely move locations to get more sunlight :)  
So cutting off the top won’t kill it? 🤔

### Carla reageerde op 2026-04-07

It looks sooo cool! But I do think it’s long and leggy because it’s not getting enough light. I would cut it down, I think you can probably cut it into a few pieces and propagate them all. I propagated some jade in water before planting into soil, but I wonder if maybe you can put the cuttings directly into the soil like you can with succulents. That’s my two cents but hopefully someone has a little more experience with these can supplement my advice 🙂. Happy planting!

#### Janelle antwoordde op 2026-04-07

It’s very interesting looking! lol especially from what it use to look like bunched together. But ty for your suggestions!! 😊

### Springvision reageerde op 2026-04-07

Chopping and propping definitely won't kill it. And it will help it Bush out a bit more especially if it does get more light.

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