Baby's breath

In addition to the Common Tips "Avoid direct hot sunlight! Water moderately! Cover with soil moderately!", here is more care information for Baby's breath.

Difficulty Level of Germination

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hard

• Beautiful flowers, but seeds take 14–21 days to sprout.

Plant Introduction

1. Plant height: Typically 30-50 cm tall, with some reaching up to 90 cm, growing in clumps or branching form.

2. Distribution: Native to Europe and Asia, now widely cultivated in many regions around the world.

3. Growth characteristics: Perennial herbaceous plant with slender stems and small, linear leaves.

4. Flower characteristics: Small, dense flowers in white or pink, forming cloud-like inflorescences.

Seed Germination Considerations

1. Seed size: Seeds are extremely small, approximately 1 mm in diameter.

2. Seed storage: Store in a cool, dry place; can be preserved for 1-2 years.

3. Germination time: Under suitable conditions, usually germinates in 14-21 days.

4. Germination requirements: Seeds can be cold-stratified at 4°C for 1-2 weeks to promote germination. (Click to see the explanation of Seed Vernalization)

5. Germination temperature: Optimal temperature is 15-20°C.

6. Other considerations:

• Seeds need light to germinate, so don't cover them with too much soil when planting.

• Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged; use a spray bottle to gently mist with water.

• Seedlings grow slowly, patience is required.

Daily Care for Mature Plants

• Temperature: Prefers cool climates, ideal growing temperature is 15-25°C.

• Light: Enjoys full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

• Watering: Keep soil slightly moist, but doesn't tolerate waterlogging; good drainage is necessary.

• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season; increase phosphorus and potassium during flowering period.

• Pruning: Regularly remove withered flowers to extend blooming period and maintain a tidy appearance.

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