White Sage Plant
White Sage (Salvia apiana) is a shrub growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, with fast growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is medicinal but not edible.
Habit
Shrub
Height
30-60 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Dry, subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-30
Humidity (%)
50-60
Potting media
Loamy soil
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
150-250 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.5-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.3-0.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2-3 years
Health Benefits
Used in traditional medicine, aids in respiratory health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Wilting, yellowing leaves Brown/black spots on leaves White powdery spots on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Tiny webs, speckled leaves
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Neem oil, sulfur spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing myclobutanil.