Plant Care Fragrant Sage

Fragrant Sage

About Fragrant Sage

Fragrant Sage is a super 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.

Fragrant 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 clevelandii
Salvia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

fragrant sage, blue sage, Jim sage and Cleveland sage

How to care for Fragrant Sage

💦 Water

How often to water your Fragrant Sage

Water needs for Fragrant Sage
0.5 cups
every 9

Fragrant 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 Fragrant Sage

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fragrant Sage in your home

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

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

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

Fragrant Sage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fragrant Sage

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fragrant 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 Fragrant Sage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Fragrant 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.

Fragrant Sage Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fragrant 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 🏡.

Fragrant Sage Light Requirements →

Fragrant Sage Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fragrant 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

Fragrant 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.

Fragrant Sage Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Fragrant 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 Fragrant Sage →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Fragrant Sage →

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💩 Fertilizer

Fragrant 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 Fragrant Sage →


🌎 Native Region

Fragrant Sage is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fragrant Sage will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Fragrant Sage Lifecycle →

Fragrant Sage Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Fragrant 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 Fragrant 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 Fragrant Sage

Fragrant Sage

Fragrant 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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