Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Baby's Breath →

Common Baby's Breath Problems →

Baby's Breath prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Baby's Breath Water Frequency →

Baby's Breath Root Rot →

Baby's Breath requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Baby's Breath Light Requirements →

Baby's Breath Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Baby's Breath is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Baby's Breath does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Baby's Breath →

When and How to Successfully Repot Baby's Breath →

Baby's Breath is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Baby's Breath →

Baby's Breath grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Baby's Breath →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Baby's Breath can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Baby's Breath Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Baby's Breath can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Baby's Breath →
• Drooping Baby's Breath Leaves →
• Baby's Breath Dropping Leaves →
• Baby's Breath Mushy Leaves →
• Brown Spots on Baby's Breath →
• Baby's Breath Leaves Falling Over →
• Baby's Breath Leaves Curling →
• Baby's Breath Yellow Leaves →
• Baby's Breath Root Rot →