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The Baby Tears plant features delicate, round leaves and can either drape gracefully or form a compact mound, depending on how it’s pinched. Explore more photos of houseplants.This plant is a moss-like creeper with thin stems and small, kidney-shaped leaves in a fresh apple green. It drapes elegantly over the edge of its pot, or if pinched, it can form a perfect mound of foliage.
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While it thrives in high humidity, Baby Tears also requires good airflow. This is why it doesn't perform well in enclosed terrariums. Simply pressing a piece of its stem into damp soil will soon encourage it to root.
Quick Overview of the Baby Tears Plant:
Scientific Name: Soleirolia soleirolii (Helxine soleirolii)
Common Names: Baby Tears, Corsican Curse, Corsican Carpet Plant, Irish Moss, Mind-Your-Own-Business
Light Requirements for the Baby Tears Plant: Prefers Bright to Filtered Light
Watering Needs for the Baby Tears Plant: Requires Consistently Moist Soil
Humidity Requirements for Baby Tears Plant: Very High
Temperature Range for Baby Tears Plant: Prefers House to Cool Temperatures
Fertilizer for Baby Tears Plant: Balanced Formula
Potting Mix for Baby Tears Plant: All-Purpose Soil Mix
Propagation Methods for Baby Tears Plant: Division, Stem Cuttings
Decorative Uses for Baby Tears Plant: Ideal for Tables and Terrariums
Care Difficulty for Baby Tears Plant: Requires Attention and Care
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Larry Hodgson is a dedicated garden writer based in Quebec City, located in the heart of French Canada, where he cultivates over 3,000 species and varieties. His published works include Making the Most of Shade, The Garden Lovers Guide to Canada, Perennials for Every Purpose, Annuals for Every Purpose, Houseplants for Dummies, and Ortho’s Complete Guide to Houseplants, among other books in both English and French. He received the Perennial Plant Association’s 2006 Garden Media Award.
