Gypsophila
Gypsophila
Baby's breath is a plant that produces many small and lovely flowers . The variety in the cultivation kit is a dwarf type (smaller plant size). Because it does not tolerate high temperatures and humidity , please pay special attention to watering management .
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Ideal ambient temperature: around 15~20°C. |
Avoid water accumulation/flooding Although they need water, if the soil is too waterlogged (soaked), the seeds will rot due to lack of oxygen. |
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Avoid soil drying The soil must be kept moist. If it is too dry, the seeds will not be able to absorb water and will fail to germinate. |
Until it sprouts, place it in a shady place for half a day. Avoid direct sunlight; place in a semi-shaded area (with diffused light). |
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1. Spread the seeds evenly on the soil surface, avoiding overlapping. 2. Then gently cover with soil. |
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Post-germination management
Watering before germination and when seedlings are very small:
Be sure to use a sprayer to water it!
Because the seedlings are very delicate and have small root systems, please water them gently with a sprayer until the root system has grown steadily to avoid washing away the seedlings and roots.
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General watering timing:
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Thinning
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Lighting and ventilation management Manage it in a sunny and well-ventilated place. Getting plenty of sunlight and maintaining good ventilation can help prevent diseases . Since baby's breath is not tolerant of high temperatures and humidity , please pay special attention to watering management . |
Reasons for germination failure
Reason 1: Temperature
The germination temperature is around 15-20°C . Have you been able to maintain this temperature?
Reason 2: Soil moisture (dryness)
If the soil moisture dries out, the seeds that were originally moist will become dry , and the germination rate will decrease.
Reason 3: Excessive soil moisture
If the soil is too wet, the seeds will not be able to breathe and will rot.
Reason 4: Individual differences in seeds
If the seeds are too old , the germination rate will be poor.
Causes of plant wilting
Reason 1: Overwatering (root rot)
Reason 1: Overwatering (root rot)
Another reason is over-care and excessive daily watering.
If the soil is too wet, the roots cannot breathe and will rot and die. The roots will shrink and disappear, turn brown, and become thin and fragile.
Reason 2: Dryness
If you forget to water your plants, the soil will dry out and the plants will wither.
The leaves will become dry and brittle.
If there is still moisture in the leaves, water them thoroughly.
They might be able to recover.
Reason 3: Lack of sunlight (Extended)
If the seedlings do not receive enough sunlight after germination, the stems will grow too quickly and eventually break under the weight of the flower heads, causing the plant to wither. Make sure the plant receives ample sunlight and avoid overwatering.
Reason 4: The temperature is not suitable
Every plant has its optimal growth temperature.
Both excessively high and low temperatures can slow down plant growth and even cause plants to wither.
Precautions for planting accessories
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Planting methodsThe type of soil used varies depending on the product; please determine this based on the soil you have.
