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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.


Picture illustrating White Sage plant

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

Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Spider Mites.

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.

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