Gypsophila is also known as Baby’s Breath and Bristol Fairy. 

Gypsophila is a herbaceous plant which can be either annual or perennial.

It is native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Major Gypsophila growing countries in the world are Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Australia.

Major Gypsophila growing states are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh , Haryana, Tamil Nadu , Rajasthan and West Bengal.

• Kingdom:  Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class:  Magnoliopsida
• Order: Caryophyllales
• Family: Caryophyllaceae
• Genus: Gypsophila
• Species: paniculata

Flowers are the most economically important part of Gypsophila.

The optimum temperature for the growth Gypsophila is 15˚C.

Higher temperature (30˚C) will reduce flowering.

Gypsophila plantlets are grown at higher relative humidity.

for Gypsophila, soil should be well drained with a low water table.

The soil having the pH between 6.5-7.5 is ideal for its cultivation.

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes:
  • Major Pests: Leaf Miner, Caterpillar, White Fly, Thrips and Red Mites.
    
  • Major Diseases: Root Rot, Crown Rot, Alternaria leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew and Gray Mold.
• Abiotic Causes:
  • Chlorosis