Baby's Tears

Dainty creeper makes a beautiful ground cover in shady spaces or woodland gardens. Lush and tropical as a houseplant or in a terrarium. Can become vigorous in warm climates.

Companion Plants

Candytuft

Fountain Grass

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

Common name

Baby's Tears
Botanical name

Soleirolia soleirolii
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

2" (5 cm)
Habit

Spreading
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Barbara J.'s collection
Gilda V.'s collection

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