Soleirolia soleirolii
BABY'S TEARS, MOTHER OF THOUSANDS
Urticaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.05m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Helxine soleirolii

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Soleirolia soleirolii
BABY'S TEARS, MOTHER OF THOUSANDS
Urticaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.05m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: groundcovers, crevice, between pavers, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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