Baby's tears (Soleirolia)

Soleirolia soleirolii (Urticaceae)

Also called Japanese moss, Peace-in-the-home, Corsican Carpet, Angel's Tears, Irish Moss, Mind-your-own-business, Pollyanna vine, Baby Tears.

Cats and dogs

Non-toxic to cats and dogs

Cats: non-toxic Dogs: non-toxic

Not expected to poison cats or dogs. Eating any plant can still cause vomiting or an upset stomach, so keep it out of reach of chewers.

Source: ASPCA entry "Paddys Wig", checked October 3, 2026.

Ideal light is bright but indirect; direct sun scorches the leaves. Missouri Botanical Garden adds that it does well in low-light conditions indoors.

Direct sun: best kept out of it.

On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 0.5 (how these numbers are set).

Care level: Moderate. Water: Keep soil moist: water freely in summer and keep slightly moist in winter, avoiding both drought and soggy soil.

Needs high humidity and moderate temperatures.