Gypsophila has strong adaptability to soil, can survive in most soils, and is suitable for cultivation in fertile loam with deep soil layer and good drainage.
Gypsophila growth period to receive adequate light, light in winter minimum 12 hours, 16 hours is better.This can promote the growth of the plant.
Gypsophila needs a lot of water during the growth period, so it is necessary to water frequently and keep enough water, because the seedlings grow slowly when the water is insufficient.But do not water too much, resulting in water accumulation, resulting in root rot.
Gypsophila paniculata is not resistant to high temperature and likes cold climate.The suitable temperature during the growth period is 15-25 C, not too high or too low, otherwise it is easy to cause the situation of only growing stems without flowering.
1. Diseases: The main diseases of silk pink are leaf spot and stem rot, which can damage the leaves and rhizomes of silk pink, and seriously cause plant death.Before planting, the soil should be disinfected with formaldehyde solution, and the disease should be sprayed with bactericide to control it.
2. Pests: Silk Dianthus for the main aphids and mites, it silk Dianthus leaves for food.If pests are found, they can be controlled by artificial trapping or spraying with chemical agents such as trichlorfon.