Can Gypsophila paniculata be propagated by cuttings?

There are many ways to reproduce baby's breath, both sexually and asexually. Baby's breath is a 1-2 year old herb, mainly propagated by seeds. Under 21-27℃ conditions, it can germinate in about 10 days. The sowing time should be based on the local suitable temperature and time to market, and should be sown in batches.

Gypsophila cutting propagation

Gypsophila paniculata can be propagated by cuttings. First, choose a strong mother plant of Gypsophila paniculata and cut a side bud from it. Note that the cuttings must be free of pests and diseases, and you can use some rooting agents when taking cuttings.

Gypsophila cutting time

The most suitable growth temperature for baby's breath is between 15-25 degrees, so baby's breath is suitable for cuttings in spring and autumn, generally in spring from March to early July or in autumn from September to early November. During these two time periods, the survival rate of cuttings is relatively high.

Gypsophila cutting propagation method

Before cutting baby's breath, you need to mix perlite and rice husk smoked soil as a substrate, insert the branches into the soil, the row spacing between each branch should be 3×3 cm. After cutting, press the soil firmly. After cutting, keep the temperature at 20 degrees. Wait about 25-30 days, and the baby's breath will take root.