Plant Care Hummingbird Sage

Hummingbird Sage

About Hummingbird Sage

Hummingbird Sage is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Hummingbird Sage likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Salvia spathacea
Salvia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Hummingbird sage and Pitcher sage

How to care for Hummingbird Sage

💦 Water

How often to water your Hummingbird Sage

Water needs for Hummingbird Sage
0.5 cups
every 9

Hummingbird Sage needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Hummingbird Sage

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hummingbird Sage in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hummingbird Sage: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hummingbird Sage love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hummingbird Sage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hummingbird Sage in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hummingbird Sage

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hummingbird Sage: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hummingbird Sage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hummingbird Sage 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.

Hummingbird Sage Water Frequency →

Hummingbird Sage Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hummingbird Sage 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 🏡.

Hummingbird Sage Light Requirements →

Hummingbird Sage Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hummingbird Sage is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Hummingbird Sage doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Hummingbird Sage Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Hummingbird Sage 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 Hummingbird Sage →

Best Pots for Hummingbird Sage →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hummingbird Sage →

What Are Healthy Hummingbird Sage Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Hummingbird Sage should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hummingbird Sage →


🌎 Native Region

Hummingbird Sage is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hummingbird Sage grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Hummingbird Sage Lifecycle →

Hummingbird Sage Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Hummingbird Sage →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hummingbird Sage, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Hummingbird Sage

Hummingbird Sage

Hummingbird Sage


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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