{"product_id":"baby-s-tears-soleirolia-soleirolii","title":"Baby's Tears - Soleirolia soleirolii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby's Tears (\u003cem\u003eSoleirolia soleirolii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing, spreading groundcover with tiny green leaves that forms a low carpet about 10cm high and up to 1.5m across outdoors. It comes from Sardinia and Corsica and loves damp shade and humidity, which makes it a classic for fern gardens, terrariums and wet corners. Be warned that where it is happy, it spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft green carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny leaves knit into a low, even mat that covers bare soil quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves damp shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shade, humidity and wet ground that defeat most plants suit it, including boggy places and swampy corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good houseplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is popular indoors and in terrariums, ferneries and vivariums, where its delicate leaves can be seen up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crack filler.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in cracks in walls, between rocks and in rockeries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lawn alternative for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where nobody walks, it makes a soft green carpet instead of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady and boggy corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart beneath trees, along damp walls or beside ponds. It fills in quickly in moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, rockeries and stonework.\u003c\/strong\u003e It roots from the stems, so it spreads into crevices and softens hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot or terrarium in a cool, bright spot out of direct afternoon sun, and keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby's Tears in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, shady positions where the air stays humid, from part shade to deep shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is usually not frost tolerant: in a cold spot it may die back in winter and regrow in spring, and in a sheltered position it may well survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus rich soil suits it, and it will grow in wet or boggy ground. Mulch after planting to hold the moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, keep it moist and water often in dry periods. Fertilise in spring to encourage plenty of new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim to shape and reduce its size whenever you need to. Because it roots from the stems, trimmings can be replanted elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Baby's Tears as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a small patch or a terrarium, while the 140mm pots cover bigger areas sooner. Plant promptly, water in well and keep the soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads quickly where it is happy and roots along its stems, so edge it with a path, stones or a pot if you want to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it instead of lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where it will not be walked on. It makes a soft lawn alternative in shade, but it does not take foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. It may die back in a cold spot over winter and regrow in spring, and a sheltered position gives it a better chance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789637452095,"sku":"SOL-SOL-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789637484863,"sku":"SOL-SOL-140MM-P10","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/baby-s-tears-soleirolia-soleirolii.jpg?v=1792192234","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/baby-s-tears-soleirolia-soleirolii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}