Salvia apiana Plant Care Reminders
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Plant Care Instructions By Kat Malstead
Beautiful silvery white herb used in Ceremony, and medicinally. Also known as Bee Sage, and Sacred Sage. Grows wild in the Southern California area, but has been terribly treated by unethical people who are ripping up the plant by the roots, rather than harvesting the leaves. It is therefore becoming quite rare. Very fragrant. White sage requires excellent drainage. Thrives in full sun. Needs very little water, and is a perfect xeriscaping plant in its native zones. In my Zone, it requires some TLC to survive. White Sage is not picky about soil Ph, but it is very susceptible to mildews. Growing it in Granite scree or sand with pumice is a good solution to its drainage needs. It will need to be brought inside if your soil freezes, and as soon as the rainy season starts. Grows 3'- 5' tall and wide, with flower stalks adding another 2' of height. This is a slow growing shrub, which is another reason why it is swiftly disappearing from its native range.

Is Indoor Plant?
No
These month by month plant care tasks are for plants in the following zones :
Sunset Zones :7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
USDA Zones :8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
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Plant Care Instruction
- Instructions By Month
- Instructions By Task
- Find Your Gardening Climate Zone
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Scroll down or click on any month for plant care instructions
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
March1. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of mildewApril1. Sow SeedsGather seeds in late Fall, sow shallowly in sandy soil in the warmth of Spring. Water from the bottom of the seed tray lightly, daily. Average germination time is 14 days. Wild seed may have a 15% germination rate. You will be more apt to have a higher survival and germination rate through seed which has over-wintered in your area.2. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of mildewMay1. BuyWhenever you can. Rather difficult to buy in my area, I had to have mine shipped.2. PlantI keep mine in a huge clay pot.3. FertilizeFertilize lightly. Bone meal, kelp, & fish meal applied around the edges of the pot is well-liked by Sage. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of mildewJune1. WaterCheck for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.July1. WaterCheck for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.August1. FertilizeFertilize lightly. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering.2. WaterCheck for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.September1. WaterCheck for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.2. PropagateCan be propogated via softwood & hardwood cuttings.3. HarvestWhen oils are at their most pungent, harvest the tops of the shrub no more than 1/4 of its height. Make sure to leave plenty of leaf for the plant to breathe.October1. WaterCheck for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.2. ProtectDuring the Winter and rainy Spring, White Sage will need protection.3. Special requirementsProtection from over-watering and freezing tenmperatures from first frost to last frost and throughout the rainy season. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
May
Whenever you can. Rather difficult to buy in my area, I had to have mine shipped.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
May
I keep mine in a huge clay pot.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
April
Gather seeds in late Fall, sow shallowly in sandy soil in the warmth of Spring. Water from the bottom of the seed tray lightly, daily. Average germination time is 14 days. Wild seed may have a 15% germination rate. You will be more apt to have a higher survival and germination rate through seed which has over-wintered in your area.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
May
Fertilize lightly. Bone meal, kelp, & fish meal applied around the edges of the pot is well-liked by Sage. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering.
August
Fertilize lightly. I like to use my worm tea once per month for that week\'s watering.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
June
Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.
July
Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.
August
Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.
September
Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.
October
Check for water needs weekly. More than likely, you will need to give this salvia a bit of water every week. DO NOT OVER WATER, as this plant is subject to a killing mildew if over-watered.
Protect
When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?
October
During the Winter and rainy Spring, White Sage will need protection.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
March
Check for signs of mildew
April
Check for signs of mildew
May
Check for signs of mildew
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
September
Can be propogated via softwood & hardwood cuttings.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
September
When oils are at their most pungent, harvest the tops of the shrub no more than 1/4 of its height. Make sure to leave plenty of leaf for the plant to breathe.
Special requirements
Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?
October
Protection from over-watering and freezing tenmperatures from first frost to last frost and throughout the rainy season.
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