Am I Taking Good Care Of My Baby’s Tears Plant?

Did you placed your baby’s tears plant away from direct sunlight?

Did you planted your baby’s tears in a well-drained potting mix, rich in organic matter?

Are you making sure that the soil is consistently moist, but never soggy or flooded?

Do you feed your baby’s tears regularly during a growing period with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer?

Do you prune your baby’s tears to ensure they’re not overgrowing their container?

Do you keep your baby’s tears free of pests and diseases?

This plant doesn’t require excessive, direct sunlight. It can grow well in shady areas with marginal light. However, if you want optimal results, you can plant baby’s tear seeds in a place that has a moderate amount of daylight exposure. Keep them away from direct light as it may hinder their growth.

The soil you’re using in your pot must have enough peat moss to encourage the healthy growth of the plant. However, too much and your soil won’t drain well, so add perlite or vermiculite to increase drainage.

For the optimal growth, it’s best to you keep your container or bed consistently moist. However, it should never be soggy. The first rule of baby’s tear plant care is to give it a moist environment but the level of water must not go overboard. Overly damp soil will cause the roots to rot.

When you decide to plant Soleirolia soleirolii seeds, you must feed them well once they start growing. Fertilize every two weeks in the spring and summer. This is the time when the baby’s tear plant is growing at the highest rate and needs additional nutrients. Adequate plant nourishment ensures that you have a healthy plant. You can use a balanced liquid house plant fertilizer that is diluted by about half.

Baby’s tear plants can be rather invasive, especially when grown outdoors. Prune frequently to ensure they’re not overgrowing their container or spilling onto your pathways outside. Use a pair of sharp scissors and don’t be afraid to aggressively prune.

Good job! You are taking good care of your baby’s tears.

There’s a slight pest possibility with baby’s tears plants, namely whiteflies, scale, and aphids. You can get rid of those tiny insects by using insecticidal soap. The roots of this plant can easily rot if they are overwatered. So, you have to keep the soil just moist enough to ensure proper watering, but not too moist to waterlog the roots.