Your Desert Sage should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Asteraceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Shrub to make the best decision when repotting as all Shrub plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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Repotting Desert Sage – The ultimate guide
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Desert Sage, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Desert Sage profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Desert Sage if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Desert Sage to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
2 – Turn your Desert Sage and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Desert Sage, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Desert Sage up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Desert Sage in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Desert Sage, the soil type you should use is Well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Desert Sage before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Damianita Daisies so you don’t waste soil.
Caring for your Desert Sage into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Desert Sage is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
Can Desert Sage be called anything else?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Desert Sage? You may have come across Desert Sage Salvia dorrii or Salvia dorrii in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Cotton Rose. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Manjula Pothos?
General care for repotting Desert Sage
To take care of your Desert Sage in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Shrub in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Asteraceae that is toxic to dogs and cats.
A guide on the long term care for Desert Sage after repotting
In the aftercare of Desert Sage, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (6–10 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Desert Sage is from (Western United States). If you do this correctly, your Desert Sage should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 1–3 ft. tall, 2–4 ft. wide.
If your Desert Sage is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 1–3 ft. tall, 2–4 ft. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Desert Sage should also come with Purple, blue blooms at Spring, summer time. Check out Daphne for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Should you keep your repotted Desert Sage inside or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Desert Sage outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Desert Sage is native to Western United States and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Desert Sage is in the 6–10 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.