Also known as Angel's-Tears · Artillery-Plant · Baby's Tears
Baby's Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) is a delicate, creeping perennial with tiny, rounded, bright green leaves, ideal for groundcover or terrariums.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
50% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Dappled shade is ideal.
Consistently moist soil
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining, fertile potting mix.
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding
25% intensity
Diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer, every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Baby's Tears thrives in high humidity and prefers to dry out slightly between waterings. Water more frequently during warmer months and less in winter.
Check the top centimeter of soil; if it feels dry, it's time to water.
Prune to maintain a compact shape and encourage fuller growth. Trim back leggy stems by cutting just above a leaf node. This can be done anytime during the growing season.
Remove any yellowing or dead foliage promptly to keep the plant looking its best.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings and plant them in moist potting mix or place them in water until roots form. Once rooted, transplant into their own pots.
This can be done at any time of year, but spring is ideal.
Repot Baby's Tears when it becomes root-bound, typically every 1-2 years. Use a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Fresh, well-draining potting mix is essential. Repotting is best done in spring.
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Where Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Soleirolia |
| Species | Soleirolia soleirolii |
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