What is the cultivation method of baby's breath flowers?
The editor will introduce to you the cultivation method of baby's breath flowers and the skills of caring for them at home. Next, the editor will introduce the knowledge about flowers to netizens.
Baby's breath, scientifically known as Gypsophila paniculata, is loved by many gardening enthusiasts due to its high ornamental value and frequent use as a floral arrangement material. Many people like to keep baby's breath in their homes for decoration. The cultivation method of baby's breath is very simple; let's discuss how to grow baby's breath.
1. Soil selection
The soil for planting baby's breath needs to be alkaline with good breathability. It can be mixed with garden soil and sandy soil in a 1:1 ratio. Before placing the soil in the pot, it needs to be disinfected and preferably exposed to sunlight to maximize the retention of nutrients in the soil.
2. Lighting
The cultivation of baby's breath does not require strict lighting. It only needs to be placed on the balcony or windowsill for 2-4 hours of sunlight bath when the sunlight is not strong. However, it should be noted that in summer, when the sunlight is intense, baby's breath should be moved to a shady place to prevent the leaves from getting sunburned and turning yellow.
3. Watering frequency
The watering frequency for baby's breath does not need to be too frequent, just keep the soil moist. When the weather is relatively warm, water the soil in small amounts multiple times, about 2-3 times a week on average. Before winter, it is necessary to gradually extend the interval between watering. After entering winter, since the plant needs to keep the soil relatively dry, you can consider sprinkling a small amount of water around the plant with a spray bottle to prevent the flowers and leaves from drying out.
4. Fertilization
When planting baby's breath, use a compound fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium to avoid using nitrogen fertilizer, which may affect the quality of the flowers. The frequency of fertilizing the plant should not be too frequent, once every ten days is sufficient. There is no need to fertilize in extreme conditions such as summer and winter.
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