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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 5 inches (5-13cm)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: May be deciduous in zone 9. Does not tolerate frost.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Baby's Tears
  • Mind-Your-Own-Business
  • Angel's Tears
  • Helxine

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Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
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Date: 2012-08-03
Favorite for my minature gardens
Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
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Location: my garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: 2006-09-08
great groundcover for in the shade!

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