Baby’s Tears Under a Grow Light: One Year of Indoor Growth
Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii), also called Angel’s Tears, is a delicate indoor plant with tiny round leaves that can form a soft green mat or trail beautifully over a pot. In this post, I show how my small Baby’s Tears plant grew indoors under a grow light for one year, from a tiny cluster in May 2022 to a lush trailing plant by January 2023. I also share the two care points that mattered most: consistent light and bottom watering.
Quick Summary:
- Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) can grow indoors under a consistent grow light.
- The plant started as a small cluster sitting only on top of the pot in May 2022.
- By November 2022, the stems began to spill over the edge of the pot.
- By January 2023, it became a lush, trailing plant with soft green growth.
- Light is essential because weak light can make the plant thin and unhealthy.
- Avoid overhead watering because wet leaves can melt or rot.
- Bottom watering helps keep the roots moist while keeping the tiny leaves dry.
1. What Is Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii)?
Baby’s Tears, also known as Angel’s Tears, is a delicate trailing plant with tiny, round leaves. The foliage is soft, lush, and tends to form a dense mat of greenery when given the right conditions. While it looks fragile, it's surprisingly resilient—with the right care.
2. Our Plant in May 2022: Small but Promising
We started with just a small sprig of Baby’s Tears and placed it in a pot with moist, well-draining soil. The leaves were barely covering the top surface of the pot, forming a small, green cushion. It didn’t look like much at first, but we had hope.
3. Rapid Growth by November: Starting to Spill Over
Unlike fast growers like basil that sprout, flower, and fade within months, Baby’s Tears takes its time. But once it settles, the growth becomes visible. By early November, the plant had begun to trail slightly over the edge of the pot. By late November, it had noticeably grown—soft green tendrils reaching down with more confidence.
4. January 2023: Lush, Trailing, and Totally Wild
After about 8 months of consistent care and exposure to grow lights, the Baby’s Tears had exploded into a wild, tangled mess of beauty. The soft strands flowed down like overgrown hair—an untrimmed but delightful display of natural chaos.
🌿 Care Tips for Baby’s Tears Indoors
💡 Light is non-negotiable: Without enough light, the plant becomes weak. Grow lights worked well in our case.
💧 Avoid overhead watering: The leaves melt or rot easily when wet. Always use bottom-watering to keep the roots hydrated while the foliage stays dry.
🌱 It may be slow, but it’s steady: With patience and the right setup, this plant will reward you with a lush, soft curtain of greenery.
- 🌱 Thinking of growing Baby’s Tears indoors? Let our year-long journey guide you.
- 💧 Bottom watering and good lighting are all you need.
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