How to prune baby's breath (pruning time and method)

When to prune baby's breath

Gypsophila is generally pruned twice a year, in spring and autumn respectively, because pruning the plant during these two time periods can quickly restore its posture.

How to prune baby's breath

After pruning, baby's breath will quickly grow newer branches and leaves, and the whole plant will look more vital and fuller. The first pruning is done in early spring, and four to five branches are selected as the main branches. The overgrown parts and branches damaged by diseases and insects are pruned away.

In addition, if you are cultivating the main branches of baby's breath, you can cut off the side branches and guide the new ears to grow to the external space, increase the effective use of space, and enhance the air circulation in various parts of the plant.

Gypsophila paniculata grows fast when pruned

If we want to prune the baby's breath after it blooms, we also need to prune the branches with fewer branches. After pruning the branches with fewer branches, many branches will appear, so that the baby's breath will bloom a lot in the future.

Things to note when pruning baby's breath

The scissors used to prune the snowflakes should be fully disinfected to prevent infection by bacteria. This is a safer way to protect the plant. After pruning, do not let the plant get wet before the cut is healed to prevent rot.