Splitting A Large Copper Plant

We have a magnificent Copper Plant growing and taking over its spot. Can we easily and successfully split it into 3? We love it but it is too large where it is and we have more space on either side for two cuttings IF that’ll work. Thanks.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/22/2021 @ 3:50 am

This should be a fairly easy plant to divide if it has multiple growing stems. These articles have tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/dividing-plants.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-you-dig-up-an-established-plant.htm ^[2]

If the stalks are more tree-like, better to prune it and grow more shrubs from the cuttings.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/acalypha/growing-acalypha-copper-plants.htm ^[3]

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