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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 1, 2015
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    Ice plants are rated for USDA plant hardiness zones 5-10 which means it is cold hardy to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

    For more information on ice plant care, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 6, 2015
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    Hardy Ice Plant is rated to Zone 5, but that may not insure Ice Plant would survive the winter. We have have some pretty brutal winters the past couple of years.
    Here is a link to proper care and growing conditions.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm

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    Heather on
    June 3, 2015
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    Has it been fertilized? The soil could have too much nitrogen. This can be offset by giving the plant a phosphorus rich fertilizer or bone meal, which will help encourage flowering. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2015
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    It will most likely take a couple of weeks to become 'established'. This means it will need less water. To become a good established ground cover that holds out weeds can take as long a 2 years.

    It does grow vigorously but doesn't take root as easily.
    Follow a good watering schedule but do not over water.

    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2015
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    I would actually check the soil to see if it is wet consistently, to much water can cause the issues you describe.
    Disease or fungus could also be a possibility. Removal of the dead material and then using Neem Oil treatment would be recommended.
    Neem Oil acts as both an insecticide and fungicide.
    Here are some links for you to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 9, 2015
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    Yes, you should be able to winter them over.
    Keep in mind that the pots are quite small and they may need a bit of protection to keep the root temperatures more constant through the dormant period.
    Changing temperatures can cause the to die.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/ice-plant/growing-hardy-ice-plant.htm

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