How to cultivate baby's breath
For many girls, the topic of how to cultivate baby's breath and the knowledge of caring for baby's breath potted plants related to flower cultivation will be introduced comprehensively next.
Scientific name for baby's breath is Conic baby's breath. It is highly ornamental and often used as a floral material, thus it is loved by many flower enthusiasts. Many people like to keep baby's breath at home as a decoration. The cultivation method of baby's breath is very simple, and the following is a discussion on how to cultivate baby's breath.
1. Soil selection
The soil for planting baby's breath needs to have good breathability and be alkaline, and 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 sterilized, and it is best to expose it to sunlight, which can preserve the nutritional medium in the soil to the maximum extent.
2. Sunlight
The planting of baby's breath does not require strict sunlight, just placing it on the balcony or windowsill to receive 2-4 hours of sunlight when the sun is not too strong. However, it is important to note that in the summer, when sunlight is intense, baby's breath should be moved to a shady place to avoid the leaves getting sunburned and turning yellow.
3. Watering frequency
The watering frequency for baby's breath does not need to be too high, just keep the soil moist. In warmer weather, water the soil in small amounts multiple times, averaging 2-3 times a week. Before winter, it is necessary to gradually extend the interval between watering. After entering winter, since the plant needs to keep the soil slightly dry, it is possible to consider spraying a small amount of water around the plant with a spray bottle to prevent the leaves from drying out.
4. Fertilization
When planting baby's breath, use a compound fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium. To avoid affecting the quality of the flowers, do not use nitrogen fertilizer. Also, the frequency of fertilizing the plant should not be too frequent, once every ten days is sufficient. In extreme conditions such as summer and winter, there is no need to fertilize.
The comprehensive knowledge explanation of how to cultivate baby's breath and the care of baby's breath potted plants provided above is hoped to be helpful to you.