Your Baby’s Breath should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Caryophyllaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Perennial to make the best decision when repotting as all Perennial plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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What is the best way to repot your Baby’s Breath?
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Baby’s Breath. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Baby’s Breath
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Baby’s Breath. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Summer). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Baby’s Breath is Alkaline so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Baby’s Breath from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Baby’s Breath out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Baby’s Breath eventually.
3: Add your Baby’s Breath to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Baby’s Breath in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Baby’s Breath can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle.
If your Baby’s Breath is repotted, will it bloom?
To see your Baby’s Breath reaching its full size of 2–3 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into White, pink blooms precisely during Summer time. This is achieved by the right care and being patient after you repot.
Once the repotting process is done for your Baby’s Breath, what should you do?
In the aftercare of Baby’s Breath, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3–9 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Baby’s Breath is from (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia). If you do this correctly, your Baby’s Breath should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 2–3 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide.
Should you keep your repotted Baby’s Breath inside or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Baby’s Breath and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommded growing conditions below for your Baby’s Breath:
All about Baby’s Breath and it’s family
Baby’s Breath is from the Caryophyllaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Perennial so can be repotted in a similar way.