Succulents or not, all plants won't like ice cubes in their water. Even though some succulents can tolerate the cold, others won't like to be watered with ice cubes. Can I Water Succulents With Ice Cubes? You should be cautious if you decide to water succulents using ice cubes. It is important to increase the amount of water you are giving your succulents. Increase the light intensity suddenly and your plant will develop brown patches and burned leaves. This could ultimately impact your plant's ability to grow.