Plant Group
Urticaceae
Size (Can grow to)
Small 10-15cm
Growth Habit
Creeping/Ground Cover
Position
Low Light
Watering
Medium
Description
Soleirolia soleirolii is native to the northern Mediterranean regions around Italy. Soleirolia soleirolii is commonly called Baby's Tears or Angel's Tears. The plant has tiny, round leaves cascading down slender, fragile stems. It grows in moist areas and has moss-like appearance but ins't a moss. This fast-growing evergreen has a low, spreading habit that spills beautifully over the sides of a container. It won't grow far though, because the creeping stems need to have contact with the soil. They grow well in shaded areas, protected from the sun. Baby's Tears are frost sensitive too. They can be easily divided and look great as a ground cover around other plants in the garden or pot them up.
If the Baby Tears is out of season you may be interested in the Selaginella kraussina Gold Club Moss or the Selaginella kraussina Green Club Moss in the Easy Care Range
