School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Soleirolia soleirolii |
Pronunciation: | so-ley-ROH-lee-uh so-ley-ROH-lee-eye |
Common Name: | baby's tears |
Family Name: | Urticaceae |
Plant Type: | Indoor foliage plant, Annual |
Key ID Features: | Stems low growing, highly branched, a quick-spreading ground cover but limited by cold locally; leaves rounded, shiny, and only about 5 mm long. |
Course(s): | HORT 1193/1293 |
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Propagation: | Division - above ground parts |
Plant Care: | |
Optimal Temp.: | Medium indoor temperature |
Light Level: | Medium indoor light level |
Maintenance: | High |
Other: | High humidity or regular misting. |
Pest Susceptibility: | Pest resistant, Disease resistant |
Location(s): (GNH) GreeNHouse Location Map |