Plant Care Giant Baby Tears

Giant Baby Tears

Taxonomy

Micranthemum umbrosum
Micranthemum
Linderniaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Giant Baby Tears

💦 Water

How often to water your Giant Baby Tears

Water needs for Giant Baby Tears
0.5 cups
every 9

Giant Baby Tears needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Giant Baby Tears

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Giant Baby Tears in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Giant Baby Tears: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Giant Baby Tears love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Giant Baby Tears does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Giant Baby Tears in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Giant Baby Tears

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Giant Baby Tears: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Giant Baby Tears after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Giant Baby Tears prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Giant Baby Tears Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Giant Baby Tears requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Giant Baby Tears Light Requirements →

Giant Baby Tears Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Giant Baby Tears is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Giant Baby Tears Edible? →

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Giant Baby Tears grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Giant Baby Tears Lifecycle →

Giant Baby Tears Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Giant Baby Tears →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Giant Baby Tears, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Giant Baby Tears

Giant Baby Tears

Giant Baby Tears


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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