Baby's Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) is a perennial groundcover in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A fast-growing, mat-forming perennial with tiny, rounded leaves and delicate, creeping stems, often used as a groundcover or in terrariums.

Baby's Tears

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia Soleirolii

A fast-growing, mat-forming perennial with tiny, rounded leaves and delicate, creeping stems, often used as a groundcover or in terrariums.

Quick Facts

Type
groundcover
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Baby's Tears

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Urticaceae
Genus:Soleirolia