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4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Also known as
Blood Sage, Blood Sage, Blood sage, Scarlet sage, Texas sage and Tropical sage
Taxonomy
Salvia coccinea
Salvia
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Salvia Red

How often to water your Salvia Red

every 9
Salvia 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Blood Sage in your home

a window
Salvia 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 Red does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Salvia Red in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Salvia Red

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 Red after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Salvia Red is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Salvia 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.
Sunlight Needs
Salvia 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Salvia 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 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.
Soil
Salvia 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!
Fertilizer
Salvia 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!
Native Region
Salvia Red is native to Worldwide.
Growth Pattern
Salvia Red grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Salvia Red can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Salvia Red can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Salvia Red
Salvia Red
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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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