Texas Sage is from the Lamiaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Herb so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Herb you may have.
What is the best way to repot your Texas Sage?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Texas Sage.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Texas Sage
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Texas Sage loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Texas Sage needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer, fall and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral, alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Texas Sage out of the original pot
Texas Sage can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Texas Sage as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Texas Sage to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Texas Sage would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loamy, clay, sandy soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Texas Sage with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like St. Johns Wort so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to care for Texas Sage
After the repotting process for Texas Sage is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What other names does Texas Sage have?
Your Texas Sage may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Texas Sage Salvia coccinea |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Salvia coccinea |
For a different plant in this family, check out American Persimmons which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Spotted Bee Balms are a good fit as they are in the same family.
General care for repotting Texas Sage
Your plant is from the Lamiaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Herb so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Texas Sage, it is non-hazardous when interacted with.
Where should you keep Texas Sage? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Texas Sage will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (9-10 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (North America, Central America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Texas Sage or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Managing the growth and care of Texas Sage following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Texas Sage grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 9-10 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America, Central America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Texas Sage reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial, shade exposure.
How will you know you have successfully repot Texas Sage?
There is nothing better than seeing Texas Sage flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Red blooms in the Summer, fall time and enjoy seeing your Texas Sage grow up before these months to around 3 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Sweet Basil instead.