Botanical Name: Soleirolia soleirolii
Common Name: Baby's tears Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape very low, creeping mat-like growth, plant spreads out rapidly to produce a soft carpet Height 1-4" Spread indefinite Growth Rate moderate - rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor partial sun, shade Soil moist, acidic loam soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24); dies back from frost, recovers fast Morphology: Leaves tiny, round-oval pinnate leaves, 1/8-1/4" across, alternate, mostly unequal sided, medium green, succulent Flowers minute, greenish white, solitary in axils Fruit tiny achene Propagation: division of plant; usually plugs Usage: fine textured groundcover for small area, shaded locations, tropical and forest theme landscapes, fern areas, stream-side plantings Landscape Care: Watering regular, tolerates heavy; not drought tolerant Fertilizing light feeding of slow release fertilizer as needed Pruning head back by digging out prostrate stems, can be invasive Pests/Diseases snails/slugs Special Conditions/Other Origin: Corsica Family: Urticaceae Notes: |
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