Nettle Baby's Tear - Soleirolia Soleirolii
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| Management number | 250426055 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$5.30 | Model Number | 250426055 | ||
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- Description
- Nettle Baby's Tear - Soleirolia Soleirolii Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Soleirolia soleirolii, also called Baby's Tears, is a low-growing creeping perennial in the family Urticaceae, native to the islands of the western Mediterranean, including Sardinia and Corsica. It spreads across the ground in a dense, moss-like mat, thriving naturally in moist, shaded environments along rocky slopes and stream banks.
The leaves are tiny, rounded, and bright green, densely packed along thin, thread-like stems that creep and trail in every direction. Up close, the texture resembles a fine-knit fabric, with each leaf only a few millimeters across. Soleirolia soleirolii forms a low, spreading carpet that spills over the edges of pots and hanging baskets.
Flowers on Soleirolia soleirolii are extremely small, white to pale pink, and appear tucked at the base of the leaves in spring and summer. They are not strongly fragrant and are easy to overlook given the scale of the foliage. This plant is pet friendly, and it naturally humidifies the surrounding air as it grows.
A hanging hook lets Soleirolia soleirolii trail freely from a basket, and it also works well as ground cover in terrariums where moisture stays consistently high. Keep it away from air conditioning vents and heating units, as dry blowing air causes the stems to dry out quickly. It appreciates the ambient moisture near a kitchen sink and does best when you avoid moving it frequently between locations. You can move it outside during summer, though it needs shelter from direct rain and strong wind.
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Nettle Baby's Tear - Soleirolia Soleirolii grows well under bright indirect light and even under office LED lighting. Keep it away from south-facing windows, where direct sun scorches the leaves. Rotate the pot regularly for even growth on all sides.
Water it thoroughly when the top of the soil feels dry, roughly every five to seven days. It wilts visibly when it needs water, and the stems recover quickly once watered.
Soleirolia soleirolii does best in a moisture-retentive but well-draining mix, such as a peat-based or coco coir blend with added perlite. Good drainage prevents root rot without letting the soil dry out completely between waterings.
It prefers temperatures between 50°F and 75°F and struggles when exposed to cold drafts or sudden temperature swings. Keep it away from air conditioning units and heaters, which dry the air and stress the plant.
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Soleirolia soleirolii is a fast-growing creeping perennial that spreads quickly under humid conditions. Feed it with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the growing season.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, where outdoor temperatures stay reliably above 25°F. It grows outdoors year-round in California, Florida, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and South Carolina. In cooler zones, it thrives as an indoor plant and can move outside during summer months when frost risk has passed.
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Q: What kind of light does Nettle Baby's Tear - Soleirolia Soleirolii need indoors?
A: East or north-facing windows work well, keeping the plant out of direct sun. South-facing windows cause the leaves to scorch, so avoid placing it there.
Q: How do I know if I'm overwatering my plant?
A: Nettle Baby's Tear - Soleirolia Soleirolii develops yellowing or mushy stems when the soil stays too wet for too long. If the soil feels soggy rather than just moist, hold off watering and check that the pot drains freely.
Q: Is Soleirolia soleirolii a good plant for a terrarium?
A: Yes, it works very well in terrariums. The enclosed environment holds the high humidity these plants need, and the creeping stems spread naturally across the soil surface.
Q: How fast does this plant grow?
A: Soleirolia soleirolii spreads quickly in warm, humid conditions, filling in a pot or terrarium floor within a few weeks during the growing season. Growth slows noticeably in winter or when humidity drops.
Q: Is Baby's Tears safe for cats and dogs?
A: Yes, it is non-toxic and safe for both cats and dogs.
Q: Can I propagate this plant easily at home?
A: Baby's Tears propagates easily by division. Pull apart a small clump with roots attached, press it onto moist soil, and keep humidity high until it settles in.
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