Soleirolia soleirolii

Common Name: Baby’s Tears, Angel’s Tears, Mind-Your-Own-Business

Description:
Soleirolia soleirolii, commonly known as Baby’s Tears, is a delicate, fast-spreading ground cover with tiny, round, bright green leaves that create a soft, moss-like carpet. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and grows best in part shade to full shade, making it an excellent choice for underplanting, terrariums, and shaded garden beds. Baby’s Tears is often used as an indoor plant due to its lush, trailing habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets and pots. It is a low-maintenance plant, though it requires regular watering to keep its foliage vibrant. This plant spreads quickly and can be invasive in garden settings if not contained.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 5–10 cm
• Width: Spreading indefinitely

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade
• Indoors / Well-lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Evergreen Foliage
• Moisture-Loving

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Ferns
• Hostas
• Begonias
• Impatiens
• Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)