Gypsophila is a unique, captivating flower with its captivating airiness. Gypsophila resembles a large white dandelion or a soft, snow-white cloud. It's impossible to tear your eyes away from this plant in the garden! Gypsophila: Proper planting and care in the open ground (photo) will help even novice gardeners grow this wonder.
When to plant
Along with how to plant and care for Gypsophila, an equally important question is when to plant it. After all, the plant's entire growth depends on the timing of planting.
By the end of April or early May, the flower seeds are planted as seedlings. The first shoots will appear within two weeks of sowing. Once the gypsophila seedlings have grown, they can be transplanted into open ground, spaced 15-50 centimeters apart, depending on the flower variety. Typically, the seedlings are strong enough for planting outdoors by the end of May.
Generally speaking, gypsophila is easy to plant and care for (photo). The choice of location and soil plays a crucial role. This flower prefers loose, well-drained, dry soil, preferably sandy. If the soil isn't dry enough, the plant may die from underground water sources. The location where gypsophila will grow should receive ample sunlight.
Advice! Before planting in open ground, it is better to loosen the soil and add sand and small stones to it.
The day before planting, the soil should be moistened, then the plant seeds should be placed in it and covered with a thin layer of soil. Secrets of successful growing sparaxis flowers.
How to care for a plant
To achieve lush, long-lasting and beautiful flowering from a flower, you need to pay attention to three points: watering, loosening and fertilizing.
If it's hot summer, the plant should be watered generously, right at the roots. As for feeding, gypsophila should be fertilized twice a season using mineral fertilizers. After flowering, the bushes should be carefully trimmed, leaving 3-5 stems near the roots. How to Preserve Tulip Bulbs before forcing in March.
Diseases and pests
While Gypsophila is an easy-to-grow plant, it is often attacked by various pests and diseases. Its main enemies are gray mold, rust, and nematodes. This problem is most often solved with fungicides. To reduce disease problems, pay special attention to soil moisture, lighting, and substrate composition.
Planting and caring for gypsophila (photo) isn't difficult, but it does require attention and some nuances. However, it's precisely these nuances that will ensure the plant remains healthy, blooms abundantly, and is beautiful!
Good luck in the garden!