Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Red'

Genus

Salvia

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red'

💦 Water

How often to water your Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red'

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' in your home

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red': 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 Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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.

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🪴 Soil

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' 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!

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🌎 Native Region

Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' is native to Worldwide.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red', 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.