Baby s Tears: Soleirolia soleirolii Care
Soleirolia soleirolii
Baby’s tears care (Soleirolia soleirolii): mat-forming plant with tiny round leaves. Medium indirect light, always-moist soil, high humidity.
Characteristics
Baby’s tears (Soleirolia soleirolii), or mind-your-own-business, is a creeping mat-forming plant with tiny round bright-green leaves on thread-like stems, forming dense, lush cushions. It loves medium indirect light or part shade, rich, always-moist soil and plenty of humidity. It is perfect in terrariums and under other plants. It is pet-safe. It stays low, 5-15 cm.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: alta — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce media indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
