Pilea Baby Tears
Pilea depressa is a small creeping plant. Sometimes called ‘Baby Tears’ or ‘Jobes Tears’, this diminutive plant produces clumps of small, round leaves on long, wiry stems. Baby Tears Pilea is great for hanging baskets as well as terrariums.
Pilea depressa, also known as Jobes Tears or Baby Tears, is a trailing plant with small, round, thick green leaves. The leaves grow in clumps, making this a great option for ground cover in a terrarium. If grown in a terrarium, pair with plants that like moist soil.
Because the Pilea depressa has diminutive leaves and grows in a trailing habit, they make a great delicate hanging basket plant, unlike popular hanging basket plants like the pothos. These plants are easy to grow, requiring bright light, moderate fertilization, and moist soil.