How to propagate and cultivate baby's breath

Breeding method of baby's breath

Gypsophila paniculata is a relatively common household potted plant. When propagating it, two methods are generally used: sowing propagation and cutting propagation. You can choose the appropriate propagation method according to your own situation. Generally speaking, cutting propagation has the highest survival rate and the fastest growth rate.

Common breeding methods of baby's breath

1. Gypsophila cutting propagation

When propagating baby's breath by cuttings, it is usually carried out in the spring of each year. Suitable soil needs to be prepared before cuttings. Suitable soil is more conducive to the rooting of branches. Peat soil, wood ash and perlite can be mixed and prepared. Disinfection is required before cuttings.

After preparing the soil, you need to select suitable branches for baby's breath. They need to be selected from healthy mother plants. The cuttings must be healthy and disease-free. After selecting, you need to apply some wood ash on the cut. After processing the branches, you can start cuttings. The depth should be about one-third.

2. Gypsophila sowing and propagation

When sowing baby's breath, the temperature must be kept above 15 degrees. Only when the environment is suitable can it germinate. Generally, it will be done in spring from February to May, and in autumn from August to October. At this time, the seeds will germinate quickly.

When sowing baby's breath, you need to prepare a substrate with good drainage first, and use seeds that are uniform and full. After germination, you can sow them. Place the seeds in the prepared soil, keep a certain distance, then cover them with a layer of soil and water them to keep them moist.