blue sage

How to Grow and Care for blue sage

blue sage · Eranthemum pulchellum
Also known as: Florida blue sage

Grow under glass in a loam based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing blue sage

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow under glass in a loam based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

How to Water blue sage?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue sage?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue sage?

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What Soil Is Best for blue sage?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue sage?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize blue sage?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune blue sage?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate blue sage?

Propagate by rooting softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer. Bottom heat will be required

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How to Transplant blue sage?

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How to Care for blue sage in Winter?

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How to Plant blue sage?

Grow under glass in a loam based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

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How to Repot blue sage?

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How to Harvest blue sage?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

glasshouse whitefly may be a problem

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The Toxicity of blue sage

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More General Info About blue sage

Attributes of blue sage

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginHimalaya, Western China, India

Scientific Classification

Species
Eranthemum pulchellum
Genus
Eranthemum
Family
Acanthaceae
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