My Garden
| Category | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial plant | |
| Duration to maturity | 2 months to harvest | |
| Estimated Plant Lifespan | 5 years lifespan | |
| Sun Requirements | 6+ hours direct sunlight (Full Sun) | |
| Pollination | Method: Insect pollination | |
| Watering Requirements | Method: Top water Frequency: When soil is dry to the touch. Notes: Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. | |
| Humidity Requirements | Level: Moderate | |
| Care Instructions | Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Regularly check for pests and diseases. Divide clumps every few years to prevent overcrowding. | |
| Temperature Range | Min: -10°C Max: 35°C | |
| Alternative Names | common gypsophila, Saponaria paniculata, Silene paniculata |
Cultivars
Creeping bentgrass is a vigorous spreader that will outcompete baby's breath for resources, especially water and nutrients, in the garden bed.
Garden Phlox is a larger, more aggressive plant that can easily overshadow and suppress baby's breath's growth.
Small, soft-bodied insects that suck sap from the plant, causing stunted growth and leaf curling. They can also transmit diseases.
Tiny mites that create webbing on the leaves and suck plant juices. Infested leaves appear stippled and may yellow or brown.
Steps:
- For seed propagation, sow seeds in spring or fall in well-drained soil.
- Keep the soil moist until germination occurs.
- Thin seedlings to provide adequate spacing.
- For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in spring or summer.
- Remove lower leaves and dip the cut ends in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist, well-draining potting mix and cover with a humidity dome.
- Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until roots develop.
Neem oil
Effective against aphids and spider mites.
Diatomaceous earth
A natural insecticide that can help control various pests by disrupting their exoskeletons.
Compost
Provides nutrients for healthy growth.