Too much love or not enough? 🥲
New plant mom, so far I’ve succeeded keeping succulents alive which is a win to begin with. Decided to try taking on this Black & Bloom Salvia Sage and within a few weeks only one stalk is hanging on.
Is this transplant shock? Or something worse?
It’s in well draining soil - watered about every 2 days with this AZ heat, gets partial direct light as it was burning before. Accidentally put succulent fertilizer in the bottom but attempted to correct it by adding a 10/10/10 on top. Heeeeeelp please 🙏🏽 #NewPlantMom
Is this transplant shock? Or something worse?
It’s in well draining soil - watered about every 2 days with this AZ heat, gets partial direct light as it was burning before. Accidentally put succulent fertilizer in the bottom but attempted to correct it by adding a 10/10/10 on top. Heeeeeelp please 🙏🏽 #NewPlantMom
20” pot with drainage
Last watered 22 hours ago
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@MamaSirah Why do you think that your Salvia plant is a succulent? Because it definitely is not!
the Salvia genus) is not considered a succulent. While Salvia plants are often drought-tolerant, they belong to the mint family (Lamiaceae). They typically grow as herbaceous perennials or woody subshrubs with thin, textured leaves. In contrast, true succulents store water in their thick, fleshy leaves or stems to survive arid conditions. Proper care for Salvia (Sage) in Arizona requires full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and deep, infrequent watering once established. Because of AZ's intense heat, protect the plant from harsh afternoon sun, and prune back dead growth in late winter or early spring. Sunlight: Provide at least 6 hours of full sun daily, but afternoon shade is highly recommended during the peak summer months. Soil: Must be well-draining. Use sandy or loamy soil mixed with organic compost, and avoid heavy clay. Watering: Young plants require regular watering until established. Mature plants are drought-tolerant but look best when watered deeply, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilizer: Salvias are light feeders. Over-fertilizing makes them leggy. Use a slow-release or organic compost once in the spring. Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming season to encourage new growth. Wait until late winter or early spring to prune back woody stems by one-third to one-half. AZ-Specific TipsHeat Protection: Native and desert-adapted varieties (like Salvia greggii / Autumn Sage) tolerate AZ heat better, but still appreciate receiving morning sun and afternoon shade.Mulch: Apply a 2-inch layer of wood chips or gravel mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and retain soil moisture. Given too much fertilizer, Salvia (sage) can suffer from "fertilizer burn," which causes wilting, yellowing or browning leaves, and root damage. Over-fertilizing also forces rapid, weak growth, making the plant "leggy" and prone to flopping, while significantly reducing its bloom production. Because Salvia is naturally a "light feeder," it requires very little supplemental fertilizer. Excessive nutrients cause a buildup of salts in the soil, which pulls moisture out of the plant's root system, essentially causing the plant to dehydrate even if the soil is wet.
the Salvia genus) is not considered a succulent. While Salvia plants are often drought-tolerant, they belong to the mint family (Lamiaceae). They typically grow as herbaceous perennials or woody subshrubs with thin, textured leaves. In contrast, true succulents store water in their thick, fleshy leaves or stems to survive arid conditions. Proper care for Salvia (Sage) in Arizona requires full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and deep, infrequent watering once established. Because of AZ's intense heat, protect the plant from harsh afternoon sun, and prune back dead growth in late winter or early spring. Sunlight: Provide at least 6 hours of full sun daily, but afternoon shade is highly recommended during the peak summer months. Soil: Must be well-draining. Use sandy or loamy soil mixed with organic compost, and avoid heavy clay. Watering: Young plants require regular watering until established. Mature plants are drought-tolerant but look best when watered deeply, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilizer: Salvias are light feeders. Over-fertilizing makes them leggy. Use a slow-release or organic compost once in the spring. Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming season to encourage new growth. Wait until late winter or early spring to prune back woody stems by one-third to one-half. AZ-Specific TipsHeat Protection: Native and desert-adapted varieties (like Salvia greggii / Autumn Sage) tolerate AZ heat better, but still appreciate receiving morning sun and afternoon shade.Mulch: Apply a 2-inch layer of wood chips or gravel mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and retain soil moisture. Given too much fertilizer, Salvia (sage) can suffer from "fertilizer burn," which causes wilting, yellowing or browning leaves, and root damage. Over-fertilizing also forces rapid, weak growth, making the plant "leggy" and prone to flopping, while significantly reducing its bloom production. Because Salvia is naturally a "light feeder," it requires very little supplemental fertilizer. Excessive nutrients cause a buildup of salts in the soil, which pulls moisture out of the plant's root system, essentially causing the plant to dehydrate even if the soil is wet.
@Ms.Persnickety I never said it was a succulent if you actually read my post.
Also, I’ve already asked AI for help so your AI generated reply is not what I’m looking for, I came here asking other humans for help not for someone to copy and paste an AI answer.
Also, I’ve already asked AI for help so your AI generated reply is not what I’m looking for, I came here asking other humans for help not for someone to copy and paste an AI answer.
@CutePolypremum unfortunately I’m not able to replace those bulbs easily as they’re bistro lights, also I don’t have them turned on all the time as they’re just patio decor when I’m out there at night, but thanks for the thought! It does get plenty of sun during the day anyways!
@MamaLinne she’s hanging on by a thread 🥲 do you think I shouldn’t have snipped off the flowering portions as well? The only one green still is the only one I didn’t end up cutting off 😬
@MamaSirah I think that might be coincidence on the flower snipping. I think it’s just stressed. Let me tag a friend with more outdoor plant experience! @DreamMachine
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Hi Sarah!
Oh yes...natural 🌞 sunshine is the absolute best!
You have an awesome 👌 outdoor patio setup!
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