{"title":"Tropical Baby’s Tears","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eSoleirolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urticaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby’s Tears, Angel’s Tears, Irish Moss (not to be confused with \u003cem data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eSagina subulata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean region, particularly Corsica and Sardinia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eSoleirolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming, low-growing genus of delicate trailing groundcovers, most commonly represented by the species \u003cem data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eSoleirolia soleirolii\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Baby’s Tears. This soft, mat-forming plant is loved for its tiny, round green leaves and its ability to spill over pots, creep between stones, or carpet the soil with lush, moss-like growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eOften grown as a houseplant or in terrariums, \u003cem data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eSoleirolia\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in high humidity and indirect light. Outdoors, it can be used in moist, shaded garden areas in milder climates. Its dense, cascading foliage creates a whimsical, fairy-garden look and is sometimes used as a companion plant at the base of larger potted specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light indoors; dappled shade outdoors. Avoid strong direct sun which can scorch the delicate leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well-draining soil. Likes consistently damp conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e High; keep soil evenly moist at all times. It wilts quickly when dry but bounces back with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 9–11 outdoors; grown as a houseplant in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; trim regularly to keep tidy and to prevent it from smothering nearby plants. Can become invasive in ideal outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eThe genus name honours French army officer and amateur botanist Joseph François Soleirol, although his brother Henri is often mistakenly credited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eDespite its soft, innocent appearance, \u003cem data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eSoleirolia\u003c\/em\u003e can be quite assertive—spreading quickly and self-rooting wherever it touches soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eIt makes an excellent addition to terrariums and dish gardens thanks to its humidity-loving nature and fine texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eBaby’s Tears is non-toxic to pets and people, making it a safe and beautiful choice for indoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eThough often confused with \u003cem data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eSagina subulata\u003c\/em\u003e, the two are unrelated and have different care needs—\u003cem data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eSoleirolia\u003c\/em\u003e prefers more moisture and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baby-tears-4-pot-assorted","title":"Baby Tears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilea depressa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Tears is a mat-forming tropical perennial with myriad tiny leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e It thrives in low-light conditions but likes bright filtered light as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 inches tall; spread of 36 inches or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBaby's tears plants are thirsty and they never like to dry out. If your plants do dry out, you'll notice a dramatic wilting take place. 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