Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this species prefers well-draining soil and is susceptible to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows.
Also known as Annual Baby's Breath · Annual Gypsophila · Annual Gypsophilia
Psammophiliella muralis, or Low Baby's-Breath, is a delicate, mat-forming perennial with small white flowers, perfect for rock gardens and dry, sunny sites.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Prefers good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from light feeding with a balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this species prefers well-draining soil and is susceptible to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Deadhead spent blooms to promote further flowering.
For more vigorous plants, a harder prune in early spring before new growth appears can be beneficial.
Propagate from seed sown in early spring, either directly outdoors or in a greenhouse. Softwood cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in well-draining compost.
Division of established clumps in spring is another effective method.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring, moving them into slightly larger containers. Mature plants generally prefer to be slightly pot-bound and may only need repotting every 3-4 years.
Ensure the new pot has good drainage.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Low Baby's-Breath (Psammophiliella muralis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Psammophiliella |
| Species | Psammophiliella muralis |
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data