Earlier in the month, you got to know your HortyGirl Baby Tears potted plant in our fun facts and decor blog. Now it’s time to learn to care for your Baby Tears potted plant.
As you may recall from our fun facts blog, the Baby Tears potted plant grows in a dense moss-like way with multiple tiny kidney-shaped leaves on short stems. Baby Tears plants are a great easy-care plant even for the beginner plant owner, but it does require regular care and attention to ensure it thrives all year long in your living decor.
Read on to learn top care tips for your Baby Tears potted plant from our HortyGirl potted plant expert.
Baby Tears Potted Plant Watering Care Tips
Baby Tears potted plants prefer moist soil around the roots, and do not like it dry. Before watering, check the soil moisture with a wood or bamboo skewer and water accordingly. When watering your Baby Tears potted plant, ensure the water drains well and the soil is moist. Try to avoid the roots sitting in water as that can cause root rot.
In the summer months, more watering is needed. In the winter months, your Baby Tears potted plant will need less watering, so adjust your watering schedule accordingly.
If you notice any dramatic wilting on your Baby Tears potted plant, then it’s too dry. Water your plant as soon as possible. The plant should recover within a day.
Overwatering your Baby Tears potted plant can lead to root rot. If you noticed some black leaves on your plant and a foul smell, it is likely root rot. Try repotting with a soil mix that drains well, pruning off the black leaves and rotten rot sections then water as necessary.
Baby Tears Potted Plant Lighting Care Tips
The ideal lighting for the Baby Tears potted plant is bright indirect light or partial sunlight. Best to avoid direct sunlight, as it can burn the leaves.
A good indoor place for your Baby Tears potted plant is in a south or east facing window covered with a sheer curtain. The best outdoor spot for your Baby Tears potted plant is in a partially shaded area. If you noticed any brown leaves on your Baby Tears potted plant, it’s best to move your plant to a shadier location.
Baby Tears Potted Plant Fertilizing Care Tips
In the spring and summer for every two weeks, you can give the Baby Tears potted plant a balanced water-soluble plant fertilizer to keep the leaves dense and green. Always check with your local nursery on the fertilizing product for your plant and read the label for diluting instructions.
Baby Tears Potted Plant Temperature and Humidity Care Tips
The Baby Tears potted plant grows best in temperatures between 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Baby Tears thrive in high humidity areas with at least 75% humidity such as the bathroom or kitchen. If the climate you live in is dry, best to place the plant in a humid terrarium.
Baby Tears Potted Plant Repotting Care Tips
The Baby Tears potted plant grows quite quickly and may need to be repotted more regularly. When repotting, get a larger pot and get a well-draining soil mix lightened with perlite or peat moss. When removing the plant, be careful as the stems are fragile. Turn the pot upside down and tap or push the drainage hole to loosen the plant and its roots. Once the plant is out, place the plant in the new potting mix and water.
Baby Tears Potted Plant Pruning Care Tips
Pruning or trimming your Baby Tears potted plant isn’t required, but will improve its look as well as promote new growth. If your Baby Tears potted plant is a companion plant to another indoor potted plant in the same pot, trim your Baby Tears potted plant leaves to keep it in its area as the plant can quickly take over other plants in a small space.
Finishing Up
The Baby Tears potted plants have minimal care requirements, but it does require regular attention to ensure it thrives and looks its best in your living decor. Under the right conditions, the Baby Tears potted plant may even bloom tiny white flowers in the late spring.
By following our care tips above, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the Baby Tears potted plant in your living decor for many years.
If you like to learn more about the Baby Tears potted plants, check out our fun facts and decor ideas blog. For any further care questions, please contact us.