Ice plant cuttings are almost as effective as any other succulent cuttings. The best way to get rid is to use clippers. While propagating by leaf cuttings can be slow, it is the most effective way. Zwartkop are best grown from stem cuttings. It is clear that this process will take much longer than propagating stem cuttings. More leaves and subbranches mean more flowers, which enhances the plant's overall appearance. See the 5 kinds of leaves side-by-side below. The plant needs 13 hours of sunlight each day to survive. As we will see, photosynthesis is a vital part of the plant's survival.

Teacups with succulent birdbaths, terrariums filled with Cacti - all that good stuff. Cacti plants have developed a unique survival mechanism, the revered opening and shutting of stomata. They have to suck it up, though, because relationships are all about compromise. Male flowers are usually larger than their female counterparts. Male flowers are bright yellow and female flowers deep red. The entire Cactaceae Family contains approximately 150 genera. However, they can be divided into three groups: Opunitieae and Pereskieae.