Soleirolia Green

Royal Emerald Soleirolia 'Green' (Soleirolia soleirolii)

Get ready to bring absolute botanical softness, airy spring energy, and the most delicate "moss" carpet in the world of houseplants into your home or office - the stunning Green Soleirolia (Soleirolia soleirolii / also affectionately known as "Mindaugas' tears" or "Angel's tears")! This exclusive natural masterpiece from the Mediterranean region is a true find for lovers of delicate textures and romantic forms. The plant's greatest pride, magnet, and unique hallmark is its breathtaking foliage: millions of microscopic emerald-green leaves are arranged on fine, fragile, and supple stems, forming an exceptionally dense, soft, ground-hugging ball that picturesquely cascades over the edge of the pot. To the touch, this carpet is incredibly soft and airy. It is currently a beautifully established, strong, notably dense, and lush 10-15 cm plant (measured together with the pot) in a generous 11 cm pot. It is the most prestigious, tasteful, and relaxing gift for a housewarming, humid bathrooms, terrarium enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a visually refreshing and cheerful natural wonder in their home!

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

• ☀️ Light: Bright but ABSOLUTELY indirect light or moderate partial shade. This is where the secret to this plant's lush green color and density lies: soleirolia needs filtered light. Strictly protect it from direct, scorching sunlight, which can quickly burn its microscopic leaves and dry them out until they turn brown. An east-, west-, or bright north-facing windowsill will be perfect.

• 💧 Watering: Regular, generous, and extremely attentive to preventing it from drying out. This plant is a true, thirsty lover of moisture! Water the plant generously as soon as the very top layer of soil begins to dry slightly. The soil should remain consistently and pleasantly moist (like a wrung-out sponge). GOLDEN RULE: it is best watered FROM BELOW (pour water into the saucer for 20-30 minutes and then drain off the excess) to protect the exceptionally dense foliage from rotting due to contact with water. Never allow the entire root ball to dry out completely!

• 🌡️ Temperature/Humidity: A lover of coolness and moisture! It feels great and comfortable at moderate room temperatures (+15°C to +22°C), but absolutely adores and requires increased air humidity. It is ideally suited to growing in glass terrariums or humid rooms. In winter, strictly protect it from the dry, hot air of radiators and icy drafts!

• 🐾 Pets: Pet-friendly / Non-toxic. Soleirolia is completely non-toxic and 100% safe to keep in your home with curious cats and dogs.

🏠 IDEAL ROOM:

• Bright bathrooms (with a window), glass terrariums, vivariums, and north-facing windowsills, where this delicate carpet will receive the necessary humidity and delight you with its springlike color palette.

• Modern, romantic, Scandinavian, or "botanical" style interiors, where soft and delicate natural lines create an exceptionally cozy atmosphere.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Height: 10-15 cm (including the pot; a notably dense, soft emerald carpet cascading over the edges)

• Pot diameter: 11 cm

⚠️ Note and a dose of reality about soleirolia: Plants are living organisms, so each specimen and its exact fullness are completely unique natural masterpieces. An important dose of reality: in the world of houseplants, soleirolia is known for its extremely dramatic reaction to drought. If you miss a watering and the soil dries out, the plant will quickly drop all its leaves and dry out "like hay" - and often it can no longer be saved. Monitor moisture carefully! Also avoid brutally watering it from above so that water remains in the center of the leaves for a long time - this will cause the center to rot, creating a bare patch. If a stem dries out or the plant loses its shape, you can safely trim it with scissors like hair - it will quickly grow back even fuller! When you repot it in the future, use a moisture-retentive, peat-based but well-draining houseplant soil mix.