Baby's tears

Baby's tears (Soleirolia soleirolii)

Baby's tears, also known as Mind-your-own-business, Pollyana vine, Paddy's wig, Bread and cheese, Friendship plant, Helxine

Baby's tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) excel at propagation and survival due to several key characteristics. The plant produces small offshoots along its leaf edges, which can develop roots while still connected to the parent plant. Additionally, it can flower sporadically with pink or gray blooms, although flowering is not essential for its reproduction. This ability to generate new plants from multiple points and its non-reliance on seasonal flowering contribute to its resilience and widespread growth.

Key Facts About Baby's tears

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Attributes of Baby's tears

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
8 cm to 15 cm
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
Insignificant, usually less than 0.1 inches (2 mm)
Flower Color
White Pink

Scientific Classification of Baby's tears

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Nettle
Genus
Soleirolia
Species
Baby's tears