Gypsophila oldhamiana Plant Care
Gypsophila oldhamiana Miq.
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Gypsophila oldhamiana, the Manchurian baby's-breath or Oldham's baby's-breath, is a flowering plant of the family Caryophyllaceae.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Water Gypsophila oldhamiana every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Gypsophila oldhamiana (Gypsophila oldhamiana) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Gypsophila genus.
Gypsophila oldhamiana displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Gypsophila oldhamiana produces small delicate white or pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Gypsophila oldhamiana requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Gypsophila oldhamiana Need?
Gypsophila oldhamiana thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Gypsophila oldhamiana Prefer?
Gypsophila oldhamiana grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Gypsophila oldhamiana prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Well-draining sandy soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Gypsophila oldhamiana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Feed Gypsophila oldhamiana every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Gypsophila oldhamiana can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to babys breath plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Gypsophila oldhamiana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gypsophila oldhamiana, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Gypsophila oldhamiana?
Gypsophila oldhamiana is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Gypsophila oldhamiana Need?
Gypsophila oldhamiana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Gypsophila oldhamiana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Gypsophila oldhamiana is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Gypsophila genus — compare its care with other Gypsophila species on PlantoScan.
Gypsophila is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Gypsophila oldhamiana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Gypsophila Species
Other Gypsophila species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gypsophila oldhamiana Miq., family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 187 (1867)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gypsophila oldhamiana, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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