SALVIA DESCRIPTION
Salvia Splendens Sanit John’s is a
popular tender perennial, spiky flowering plant that can be grown as an annual.
The plant produces beautiful fiery scarlet-red flowers and dark green,
heart-shaped leaves. Flowers are long-lasting and bloom quickly. Salvia
splendens is a low-maintenance flower plant and is perfect for the home garden,
terrace garden, or balcony. Buy the best Quality, Salvia Splendens Saint John’s
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Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or garden
- Best Sowing Season: Winter and spring
- Sowing method: Direct or Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 18-25°C
- Germination time: 7-21 days
- Blooming time: Summer to fall (April-November)
What
size grow bag is best for Salvia?
Salvia
Splendens Growing Season In India
Salvia splendens is a heat and
drought-tolerant plant but prefers a cool climate to grow. In India, you can
sow salvia seeds in the winter season (December-January) and spring
(February-March), so that the plant will start flowering in summer.
How
To Grow Salvia Splendens Flower In Pots
Sow salvia splendens flower seeds
directly in pots/grow bags, in the garden, or by seedling transplant method, it
grows well either way. The best soil temperature for salvia seed germination is
18-25°C. Salvia grows very tall, so you need a pot or grow bag
at least 12 to 15 inches wide and deep. And if you grow in a small pot, you
will have to repot in a bigger pot next.
Salvia
Splendens Saint John’s Fire Seeds Sowing Method
Fill a pot with potting mix soil (you can also make your potting mix by mixing 20% cocopeat,
30% vermicompost, 30% normal soil, and 20% sand/perlite)
and spread the salvia splendens seeds on the soil. Cover the seeds with a thin
layer of soil and place the pot in a sunny and warm condition as salvia seeds
need light to germinate. Water the soil and keep the soil moist till
germination; salvia seeds will germinate in 7-21 days.
Fertilizer
Requirements For Salvia Plants
- Salvia is not a heavy feeder, you can add organic
fertilizer vermicompost, or cow manure.
- Additionally, you can mix potash-rich
fertilizer from spring to fall to promote
more blooms.
Salvia
Splendens Flower Plants Care Tips
Soil – Use moist but well-drained soil to plant salvia. Loamy
soil with organic matter is also good for planting salvia.
Water – Consistent soil moisture is the key to the successful
growth of salvia, you can water salvia once to twice per week and do not allow
the soil to dry out for long. In addition, avoid overhead watering as this can
lead to fungal infections.
Sunlight – Salvia prefers full sunlight and some grow in partial shade
as well. But the best is to get at least 5-6 hours of sunlight.
Temperature – Salvia plants are frost sensitive and cannot survive in
temperatures less than 4°C whereas the best temperature for growing salvia is
between 20-29°C.
Common pests and diseases – Some pests that attack salvia plants are slugs, snails, and
whiteflies. You can use neem oil
on the plant to eliminate these insects. Other than this powdery mildew is a
disease that infects the salvia plants and spoils their looks. It is best to
cut off infected leaves to avoid the spread of the disease.
Mulching – You can add 2-3 inches of mulch around the salvia plant to
retain moisture and protect the plants from the cold.
Salvia
Splendens Bloom Time
- Usually, salvia blooms from summer to fall
(April-November). They take 10-12 weeks to bloom from seed; depending upon
growing conditions.
- Deadhead the spent flowers to encourage more
blooms.
Salvia
Splendens Special Features
- Common name – Red salvia, salvia coccinea, scarlet
sage, blood sage
- Scientific name – Salvia splendens
- Height – Up to 5 feet
- Level of growing – Moderate
FAQ
How
do you overwinter a salvia plant?
Mulch your salvia plant or place the
salvia plant indoors during winter and reduce watering.
Why
is my salvia dying?
The main reason why salvia plants die
is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not
overwater and use soil with good drainage.
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