Plant Care Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage

About Autumn Sage

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

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

Autumn Sage belongs to the Salvia genus, and is native to Texas.

Taxonomy

Salvia greggii
Salvia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Autumn Sage

💦 Water

How often to water your Autumn Sage

Water needs for Autumn Sage
0.5 cups
every 9

Autumn 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 Autumn Sage

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Autumn Sage in your home

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

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

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

Autumn Sage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Autumn Sage

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Autumn Sage is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Autumn Sage →

Benefits of Growing Autumn Sage →

Common Autumn Sage Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Autumn Sage →


💦 Water Needs

Autumn 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.

Autumn Sage Water Frequency →

Autumn Sage Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Autumn 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 🏡.

Autumn Sage Light Requirements →

Autumn Sage Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Autumn 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.

Is Autumn Sage Edible? →

Autumn Sage Toxicity to Cats →

Autumn Sage Toxicity to Dogs →

Autumn Sage Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Autumn 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.

Autumn Sage Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Autumn 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 Autumn Sage →

Best Pots for Autumn Sage →

When and How to Successfully Repot Autumn Sage →

What Are Healthy Autumn Sage Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Autumn 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 Autumn Sage →


🌎 Native Region

Autumn Sage is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Autumn Sage is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Autumn Sage Lifecycle →

Autumn Sage Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Autumn Sage →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Autumn Sage can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Autumn Sage →


🍂 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 Autumn 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 Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage

Autumn 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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