Gypsophila My Pink

Baby's Breath 'My Pink'

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Herbaceous perennial with delicate, airy stems and clusters of small pink flowers, prized for cut flower arrangements and garden borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Baby's Breath 'My Pink'
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Gypsophila
Species Paniculata
Variety My Pink
Origin Eurasia
Blooming Summer to early autumn, sometimes flowers in summer indoors with high light
Leaf Color Glaucous grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining alkaline soil, sandy loam preferred for optimal root health

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Watering

Moderate water during growth, drought tolerant once established, reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs, apply slow-release fertilizer in spring before blooming cycle begins

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Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom or prepare for dormancy

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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