Soleirolia 'Baby's Tears' – A Delicate Favourite for Terrariums, Pots & Shaded Spaces
Such a tiny plant, yet it has collected an impressive list of nicknames over the years! Most commonly known as Baby's Tears, Soleirolia is also known as Angel's Tears, Friendship Plant, Corsican Creeper, Bread and Cheese, Paddy's Wig and the delightfully quirky Mind Your Own Business.
Loved for its masses of tiny bright green leaves, Baby's Tears forms a lush, carpet-like mound that softens pots, terrariums and indoor plant displays. Its delicate trailing habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets, fairy gardens, ferneries and vivariums, where its intricate foliage can be appreciated up close.
In the garden, Soleirolia thrives in damp, shaded conditions and will even grow in boggy or swampy areas. It is often used as an ornamental groundcover, creating a dense green carpet beneath larger plants. Be warned though – if it finds conditions to its liking, it can spread enthusiastically!
As an indoor plant, Baby's Tears is both charming and easy to grow. It enjoys bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil, rewarding gardeners with fresh, vibrant growth year-round.
Features:
- Dense mat of tiny, bright green foliage
- Ideal for terrariums, vivariums and fairy gardens
- Beautiful trailing plant for pots and hanging baskets
- Excellent indoor plant for bright, sheltered positions
- Useful groundcover for damp, shaded garden areas
Growing Conditions:
· Position: Bright indirect light to part shade
· Height: 5–10cm
· Spread: Up to 50cm+
· Watering: Keep soil consistently moist
· Suitable for indoor displays and sheltered outdoor locations
Whether you know it as Baby's Tears or one of it's other names, this delightful little plant is sure to bring a touch of lush greenery to any space.
140mm pot
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