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We love plants.

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They transform a space, give
us something to nurture,

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and make us happy.

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And we love the ice plant.

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This plant gets its name from
its beautiful icy glimmer.

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This plant is colorful,
hearty, and adventurous.

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I've got a lot of
ice things to say

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about this tough little guy.

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Ice plant, or lampranthus,
is the perfect plant

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if you are a bit of
a worrier like me.

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People tell me all the time that
they are so bad with plants,

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but an ice plant is a
serious tough plant,

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and they'll want
to prove it to you.

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It gets its shine
from the little hairs

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that grow on it that
are meant to protect

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the plant from the harsh sun.

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It's often found in
arid or desert areas,

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and comes in a bunch of
fun shapes and colors.

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Ice plants, despite their
chilly name, love the sun.

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The sunnier the better.

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You want to pick a
spot in your garden

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with little or no
possible shade.

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Ice plants also do best in
loose sand or gravel-heavy soil.

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Rock gardens or slopes
are best for them,

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but they should do
well as long as you

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make sure the soil is loose.

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Check your earth when
digging your hole

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to make sure it isn't
too packed or damp.

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If your roots are packed
together when you pull them out

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of the pot-- this fella
does like a lot of room

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after all-- just make
sure to gently loosen them

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with your hoe beforehand.

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When winter rolls
around, you'll probably

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want to give them a cover of
dry mulch to keep them safe,

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and then make sure to prune
away any dead growth come

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springtime.

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Icy peasy.

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[CHUCKLES] OK, sorry.

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Water your ice plant sparingly.

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You will want to water
this plant every two weeks.

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If the weather is
especially hot and dry

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you may need to give your
ice plant an extra drink,

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but usually you'll want
to leave them alone.

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Before watering make
sure to finger test

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the moisture of the dirt.

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If any of the dirt sticks
to your finger then

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your ice plant doesn't need
any more water right now.

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During the wintertime this
plant will enter its hibernation

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state and shouldn't
be watered at all.

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Don't worry, they're sleeping
and they don't need as much.

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I just can't get over how
pretty this plant looks.

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The scientific
name, lampranthus,

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actually means shining flowers
in Latin, a name well-earned.

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Ice plants are non-toxic for
dogs and cats, so pet owners,

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rejoice.

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You too can have these
beautiful plants in your garden.

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Caring for a
desert-dwelling plant

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might be a bit of an adjustment
for your average gardener.

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It was for me.

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But once you get the hang of
it, caring for your ice plant

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can be so rewarding.

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I know you'll love it
just as much as I do.

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