Baby's Tears
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- SHIPSBeginning in April, after your last frost date
- ZONEGrows everywhere in the USA (annual in zones 2-8, perennial 9-11)
- INCLUDES3 plants, each in a 2.5" diameter pot
- Botanical NameSoleirolia soleirolii
Description
Baby's Tears are almost moss-like with itty bitty, fleshy leaves on short stems. They make great ground cover for rock gardens, thrive in terrariums, love being house plants, tell really funny knock knock jokes, grow fast, and stay evergreen and/or come back in the spring in warm climates. Includes 3 young plants.
- SUNFull shade, or part sun
- HEIGHT4" tall when full grown
- SPACING9-18" between plants (spread up to 36")
- CLIMATEPrefers warm temperatures and humidity
- DEERDeer resistant
- KIDS+PETSNon-toxic
- WATERRequires even moisture
- INDOOR+POTSGrows well in containers inside and outside.
How to Plant
Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water.
Where to Plant
Find a place that gets mostly shade, in well draining soil. We recommend planting in 7" pots or shady window boxes.
When to Plant
Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the spring.
When to Expect Blooms
We're here for the foliage. Tiny white blooms might appear early summer.
Care Instructions
Water regularly. Do be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not saturated.
Extra Credit
Baby's Tears can be easily propagated by cuttings.