should ice plants be cut back in the winter

Question

I lost 4 out of 6 plants last winter and there was a lot of dead areas in the plants that survived. I was afraid to cut this area out because there appeared to be healthy growth toward the plant ends.

Answer 1

Ice plants are considered quite hardy, and no one seems to fuss over them that much. I would cut out the browned areas. You want to see new growth from the roots, not at the end of the branches. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm