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Pruning guide · Houseplant
Baby’s tears: when and how to prune
Soleirolia soleirolii
Baby’s tears is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
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Baby’s tears: when to prune it?
In April, for the strongest growth, or on a plant that has become too wild or bare.
What else to prune in those months? April
Baby’s tears: how to prune it?
- Cut the whole plant back with sharp scissors to 2–3 cm above the ground: it soon regrows.
- Remove brown or dead stems and leaves.
- Trim strands hanging over the edge for a neat shape.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: Do not let clippings end up in the wild: it roots everywhere and can become invasive.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Baby’s tears · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.