Soleirolia

Family Urticaceae. Native to the tropical forests of the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. The genus is named after Captain Soleirol, who discovered this plant. Many often confuse soleirolia with Nertera, however the latter grows more slowly and in autumn is covered with red berries.

Soleirolia Soleirolia - Soleirolia soleirolii - the only species of this genus, forming creeping groundcover plants. As it spreads, soleirolia covers the entire surface of the soil with its greenery and hangs from the pot like a green carpet. Leaves are round and very small, about 0.5 cm in diameter. It flowers with small, solitary and inconspicuous flowers.



Temperature: Moderate, but not above 20°C, in winter not below 10°C, optimal around 15°C.

Light: Soleirolia prefers a well-lit location protected from direct sun in summer; light partial shade is acceptable. In winter it needs good light. It grows well on north-facing windows. In too shaded a place the plant will grow poorly and sparsely.

Watering: Abundant in spring and summer, slightly more moderate in winter. Water for irrigation should be soft only.

Fertilizer: If soleirolia is repotted annually, it may not need fertilizing. Feed soleirolia from March to September every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer for ornamental foliage plants.

Air humidity: Soleirolia requires high air humidity. It is misted several times a day with warm soft water if the temperature is above 20°C. If the temperature is below 20°C, you can mist less often - every 2-3 days.

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