Plant Care Purple Sage

Purple Sage

About Purple Sage

Purple 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.

Purple 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 officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Salvia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Purple Sage

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple Sage

Water needs for Purple Sage
0.5 cups
every 9

Purple 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 Purple Sage

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Purple Sage in your home

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

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

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

Purple Sage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple Sage

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

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Purple 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.

Purple Sage Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Purple 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 🏡.

Purple Sage Light Requirements →

Purple Sage Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Purple 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.

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💨 Humidity

Purple 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.

Purple Sage Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Purple 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 Purple Sage →

When and How to Successfully Repot Purple Sage →


💩 Fertilizer

Purple 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 Purple Sage →


🌎 Native Region

Purple Sage is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Purple Sage can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Purple Sage Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Purple 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 Purple Sage

Purple Sage

Purple 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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