Common Name: Baby Tears
Note: this listing had no prior description or photo on file. The profile below reflects a typical "on mat" carpet-plant product (a foreground species pre-grown on a mesh/mat for easy placement) — please verify the exact species and light/CO2 requirements against current product photos, as "Baby Tears" is used as a trade name for more than one small-leaved carpeting species.
| Skill Level |
Moderate |
| CO2 |
Required |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Yes — nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended for a dense carpet |
| Type |
Carpet / Foreground |
| Max Height |
Under 1-2" when kept trimmed as a carpet |
| Placement |
Foreground |
| Light Level |
High (approx. 80-120+ PAR) |
| Origin |
Not specified on file |
| Other |
Comes pre-grown on a mat/mesh for easy, even placement across the substrate. |
Care & Planting: Place the mat directly onto the substrate and weigh down lightly (rocks or mesh pins) until it roots in. High light and consistent CO2 injection are key to a dense, low carpet — without both, this plant tends to grow tall and leggy instead of spreading.
