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The plant '''''Soleirolia soleirolii''''' ({{pron-en|sɵˌliːəˈroʊliə sɵˌliːəˈroʊli.aɪ}},<ref>''Sunset Western Garden Book,'' 1995:606–607</ref> syn. ''Helxine soleirolii'') of the [[Urticaceae|nettle family]] has a number of common names, including '''baby's tears''', '''angel's tears''', '''mind-your-own-business''', '''peace-in-the-home''', '''pollyanna vine''', '''mother of thousands''', and '''the Corsican curse'''. It has also been called '''Irish moss'''; however, it is not a [[moss]], nor should it be confused with ''[[Sagina subulata]]'' or ''[[Chondrus crispus]]'', which are also known as "Irish moss". It is a delicate-looking creeping [[herb]] with juicy bright green or yellow leaves and multitudes of tiny white flowers. It grows close to the ground in mats and is sometimes used in ornamental [[garden]]s alongside [[fern]]s and other moisture-loving type of plants.
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This species is native to the northern [[Mediterranean region]] in and around [[Italy]] and nearby islands, but it has been [[introduced species|introduced]] and cultivated nearly worldwide as an ornamental and garden plant. It can be grown indoors as a [[houseplant]] and used in habitats for [[amphibian]]s. It prefers shade and moderate moisture.It can even grow submersed in swampy environments.  In colder regions the plant dies back during winter, but it returns with lush growth as the temperature increases. It is capable of [[vegetative reproduction]], so once it has become established in an area, the entire plant must be removed, or else it can sprout new growth. It is a common [[weed]] in many places. [[Nursery (horticulture)|Nurseries]] grow several varieties, including gold, yellow, and white breeds, but the mossy-green type is most popular with gardeners.
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File:Soleirolia soleirolii002.JPG| photo 1
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File:Helxine soleirolii3 WPC.jpg| photo 2
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==References==
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<!--- xxxxx  *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608  -->
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 2 June 2010


Soleirolia soleirolii001.JPG


Plant Characteristics
Height: ⇕ 2 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 2. to 4 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 4.
Width: ⇔ 2 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 2. to 4 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 4.
Lifespan: ⌛ perennial
Bloom: ❀ early summer, mid summer, late summer
Cultivation
Exposure: ☼ sun, part-sun, shade
Water: ◍ moderate
Features: ✓ flowers, naturalizes
USDA Zones: 9 to 12
Flower features: ❀ white
Scientific Names

Urticaceae >

Soleirolia >

soleirolii >


The plant Soleirolia soleirolii (pronounced /sɵˌliːəˈroʊliə sɵˌliːəˈroʊli.aɪ/,[1] syn. Helxine soleirolii) of the nettle family has a number of common names, including baby's tears, angel's tears, mind-your-own-business, peace-in-the-home, pollyanna vine, mother of thousands, and the Corsican curse. It has also been called Irish moss; however, it is not a moss, nor should it be confused with Sagina subulata or Chondrus crispus, which are also known as "Irish moss". It is a delicate-looking creeping herb with juicy bright green or yellow leaves and multitudes of tiny white flowers. It grows close to the ground in mats and is sometimes used in ornamental gardens alongside ferns and other moisture-loving type of plants.

This species is native to the northern Mediterranean region in and around Italy and nearby islands, but it has been introduced and cultivated nearly worldwide as an ornamental and garden plant. It can be grown indoors as a houseplant and used in habitats for amphibians. It prefers shade and moderate moisture.It can even grow submersed in swampy environments. In colder regions the plant dies back during winter, but it returns with lush growth as the temperature increases. It is capable of vegetative reproduction, so once it has become established in an area, the entire plant must be removed, or else it can sprout new growth. It is a common weed in many places. Nurseries grow several varieties, including gold, yellow, and white breeds, but the mossy-green type is most popular with gardeners.

Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

  • photo 1

  • photo 2

  • photo 3

References

  1. ↑ Sunset Western Garden Book, 1995:606–607

External links


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