How to care for Gypsophila in winter
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3. Appropriate amount of moisture
4. Appropriate amount of fertilizer
The temperature should not be lower than ten degrees in winter, preferably between ten and twenty-two degrees. The light must be sufficient, no less than six hours a day. Watering does not need to be too much, usually once every half month. Do not water when the weather is bad. There is not much need for fertilizer in winter, unless the leaves turn yellow. At this time, a fertilizer containing more potassium can be used.
1. Suitable temperature
1. Suitable temperature
Gypsophila’s cold resistance is not very good. If the temperature is too low, it will suffer from frostbite, and in severe cases, it will freeze to death. It’s best not to go below ten degrees. In addition, gypsophila may bloom in winter. Therefore, if you want it to bloom in winter, the temperature requirements are higher, and it needs to be between ten and twenty-two degrees to meet its flowering requirements.
2. Sufficient light
In winter, ensuring sufficient light for gypsophila is another important task. Good light will help it survive the winter safely, and if you want it to bloom this season, it must have light. It requires no less than six hours of light per day. Because the light in winter is not too strong, it can be placed in a bright place without shading.
3. Appropriate amount of moisture
In winter, baby's breath does not require much water. But since it may bloom at this time, it will not work without watering at all. However, the frequency of watering in winter is less than that in other seasons, usually once every half month. After observing that the soil is dry, you can also water it appropriately. In addition, the time of watering is also important. It is best to water on sunny days.
4. Appropriate amount of fertilizer
Gypsophila gypsophila generally has little need for fertilizer in winter, so it is not necessary to fertilize. However, if its leaves turn yellow, you need to use some fertilizer that contains more potassium.
2. Sufficient light
3. Appropriate amount of moisture
4. Appropriate amount of fertilizer
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