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Annual baby's breath

About Annual baby's breath

Annual baby's breath is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Annual baby's breath likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Annual baby's breath belongs to the Gypsophila genus, and is native to Southern Ukraine to Western and Northern Iran.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gypsophila elegans

Genus

Gypsophila

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

Annual baby's-breath and Showy baby's-breath

How to care for Annual baby's breath

💦 Water

How often to water your Annual baby's breath

Annual baby's breath needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Annual baby's breath in your home

Annual baby's breath love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Annual baby's breath does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Annual baby's breath in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Annual baby's breath

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Annual baby's breath: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Annual baby's breath after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Annual baby's breath is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Annual baby's breath prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Annual baby's breath requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Annual baby's breath is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Annual baby's breath does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Annual baby's breath is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Annual baby's breath grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Annual baby's breath can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Annual baby's breath can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Annual baby's breath, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.