Gypsophila spinosa Plant Care
Gypsophila spinosa D.Q.Lu
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Gypsophila spinosa is a plant species in the genus Gypsophila.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Gypsophila spinosa?
Water Gypsophila spinosa 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 spinosa?
Gypsophila spinosa (Gypsophila spinosa) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Gypsophila genus.
Gypsophila spinosa displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Gypsophila spinosa produces small delicate white or pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Gypsophila spinosa?
Gypsophila spinosa 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 spinosa Need?
Gypsophila spinosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Gypsophila spinosa Prefer?
Gypsophila spinosa grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Gypsophila spinosa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Gypsophila spinosa?
Well-draining sandy soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Gypsophila spinosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Gypsophila spinosa?
Feed Gypsophila spinosa 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 spinosa?
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 spinosa?
Gypsophila spinosa 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 spinosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gypsophila spinosa, 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 spinosa?
Gypsophila spinosa 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 spinosa Need?
Gypsophila spinosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Gypsophila spinosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Gypsophila spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa D.Q.Lu, family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 568 (1993)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gypsophila spinosa, 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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