Baby Tears
Baby Tears
- Delicate, small leaves
- Easy to grow
- Great cover for baby fish
Baby tears is known for its delicate, small, round leaves that add interesting textures and contrasts nicely against larger-leafed plants. This relatively easy-to-grow, medium light stem plant makes a great foreground to midground plant due to its smaller size. If left untrimmed, baby tears can grow up to a foot tall, so make sure to trim it often to encourage low, bushy growth.
- Scientific Name: Micranthemum umbrosum
- Native To: North America
- Skill Level: Medium
- Placement: Foreground, midground, or background
- Recommended Light: Medium Light 20-35 PAR
- CO2 Requirement: Low to none
- Propagation: Trim stems and replant