pineapple sage · Salvia elegans
Also known as: pineapple-scented sage
Under glass, grow in well-drained, loamless or loam-based potting compost (John Innes No.2 or 3) in full light with shade from hot sun. While in gRowth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Maintain low to moderate humidity. Outdoors, grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun and shelter from cold, drying winds
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and capsid bug, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
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