Can baby's breath be planted in the ground?

Can baby's breath be planted in the ground?

Gypsophila can be planted in the ground. Usually, it is better to plant it in pots than in the ground. Potted ones will look better, while those planted in the ground will be more inconvenient to water and manage.

Planting Gypsophila in the Ground for the Winter

Ground-planted baby's breath is a perennial plant that can generally live for 3 or 4 years. Baby's breath is not very cold-resistant, so it usually needs to be transplanted indoors for maintenance during the winter, and it must be given appropriate amounts of light during maintenance.

Planting Gypsophila in the ground to spend the summer

Gypsophila can be planted in the yard. When growing in summer, it needs cooling and water control. The environmental temperature should be controlled at around 25 degrees. If the climate is dry, it is necessary to spray water to increase the humidity, and also pay attention to frequent ventilation.

Planting method of baby's breath

1. Soil

It is generally most suitable to plant baby's breath in soft, breathable, fertile, and high-organic-matter-content weakly alkaline sandy loam, which is very beneficial to the growth of baby's breath and makes irrigation more convenient.

2. Seed selection

Select plump and healthy baby's breath seeds, then soak them in carbendazim, take them out and soak them in clean water for a few hours, and then place them in a warm environment to germinate.

3. Planting

Plant the processed baby's breath seeds into the soil, cover with a thin layer of soil, water the soil thoroughly, and control the humidity of the environment. Generally, it will germinate in about 10 days.

Precautions for planting baby's breath in the ground

1. Fertilization: Baby's breath needs regular nutrient supplementation during its growth, generally it needs to be fertilized once every 10 days or so.

2. Watering: Baby's breath likes a humid environment, but its water demand is not very high. Generally, you don’t need to water it as long as the soil is not dry.

3. Temperature: The most suitable growth temperature for baby's breath is around 15-25℃. The temperature should not be too high or too low, otherwise it will affect the normal growth.