Plant guide
Baby's tears
Soleirolia soleirolii
Baby's tears is considered non-toxic to cats. Its tiny leaves can soften the edge of a pot or terrarium, but it is still best enjoyed without chewing.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Soleirolia soleirolii only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
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Soleirolia soleirolii — Hanging basket
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Soleirolia soleirolii — Hanging basket
By David J. Stang
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
This displayed image is shared under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
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Non-toxic does not mean edible. Chewing plants can still upset your cat’s stomach.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Soleirolia soleirolii
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Soleirolia soleirolii only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Bright, indirect light; direct sun can scorch the leaves.
- Watering
Keep the soil moist and well drained.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Moderate conditions; no preferred numeric range established.
- Humidity
Prefers high humidity.
- Potting
- Fertile, well-drained potting mix in a broad, shallow pot.
- Through the year
- Trim to contain growth. It can crowd other terrarium plants and spread aggressively outdoors in warm climates.
Growing-guide sources
- Soleirolia soleirolii ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Soleirolia soleirolii only. Check the botanical name; a photo cannot establish the identity of your plant.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Baby's tears: source assessment ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed
Safety last reviewed .