Is the baby's breath perennial or annual?
As a popular material for courtyard landscaping and floral creation, Babyscape is popular for its exquisite flowers like stars. However, many novice gardeners are often confused about its growth cycle and dried flower making techniques. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the biological characteristics of Gypsophila japonica and provide three professional-level dried flower making solutions. Analysis of the growth cycle of Gypsophila paniculata The characteristics of perennial herbs reveal that Gypsophila paniculata is indeed a perennial plant and can grow continuously for 3-5 years under scientific conservation. The characteristics of its perennial roots require attention when cultivating: 1. Ensure more than 6 hours of direct light per day 2. Use the "see dry, see wet" watering method to keep the soil moisture at 40%-60%. Maintain the optimal growth temperature range of 15-25℃ 4. Add phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers every season to promote flower bud differentiation and re-flowering maintenance. Key elements for post-flowering pruning should retain 15cm of main stems, and add perlite to improve soil air permeability when changing pots. During the overwintering period, it is necessary to control the amount of watering and maintain the micro-dry state of the substrate. Professional dried flower making full strategy for natural air drying. Advanced techniques for natural air drying Choose the flower branches in a semi-open state, and cut the stems obliquely at 45° to increase water absorption holes. The "pyramid" binding method is used when hanging to ensure that the spacing between each arm is ≥3cm. Control the environmental humidity to ≤50%, avoid direct sunlight to maximize the retention of color. The innovative microwave quick-drying solution seals the sorted bouquet and silicone desiccant into a microwave container, sets the medium to low heat range, and heats it for no more than 15 seconds each time. This method can shorten the traditional 30-day drying process to 48 hours. The book pressing and shaping art treatment uses museum-grade absorbent paper to wrap the flower materials and place them in a 5cm thick classic and pressurized. Replace the lining paper every 24 hours for 7 days to obtain specimen grade dried flowers with a flatness of 95%. Scientific Guide for the Preservation of Dried Flowers Finished products should be stored in a constant temperature and humidity display cabinet, with the relative humidity controlled within the range of 35%-45%. Use a soft brush to remove dust during monthly maintenance, and use it with a micro dehumidifying bag to extend the viewing period to 2-3 years.
Mastering the growth laws and processing techniques of the starry sky can not only create a balcony garden that blooms all year round, but also transform the fragrance of moments into eternal art. It is recommended to combine different drying techniques to make a series of floral art works to give full play to their ornamental value of multi-season applications.