Ice plants can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.
Division
- Dig up a mature ice plant in the spring.
- Moisten the soil to help the roots slide out.
- Use a sharp spade to divide the plant in half at the roots.
- Replant each half in a suitable growing site at the same depth as the original plant.
- Gently pat down the soil and lightly moisten it.
Stem cuttings
Take a stem cutting from an ice plant during the growing season.
Trim the cutting just below a leaf node. Pinch out the top of the cutting. Remove the leaves on the side of the stem. Plunge the cutting into a gritty compost mix. Water the cutting in well. Place the cutting in an area with good humidity. You can use a temporary humidity dome or tray to help keep it from drying out.
Ice plants are native to South Africa and are heat-loving perennials that can be grown as ground cover or houseplants.