[Xaar]

I have a small question so I won't make a new thread. Does anyone knows why my Salvia has deformed leaves? I mean that they aren't flat - most of them have quite deformed edges and some have bubble-like cavits (not sure if it's a proper english word).

[Cassie]

Welcome to spiritplants forum Kras.


I'm moving this to the salvia section in the hope you might find some knowledgeable growers there.

[blueberry]

I'm definitely not a Salvia expert.
Just got my new cuttings a week ago, after my last pants died 3 years ago, but it looks like your plants would benefit from being moved to a higher humidity environment.

[Jupe]

thickened, lumpy and /or yellowed  older and new aves, too much direct sun or heat .(sitting in front of hot window)

browning or curling edges.....shipping and enviornmental change

new growth shriveling and defroming.....aphids or other pests.

blackening spots on edges, too much humidity or lack of air movement.

Take all advice CAREFULLY...diagnosing without pictures is difficult.  


Newer plants need to rest for a week or two, (as shipping can damage or kill them)  gentle light, no heat, let soil dry before watering.

[blueberry]

Jupe thanks a lot for that info !

[Jupe]

No problem Blueberry....first month for plants seems to be the hardest....if plants thrive, they exponentionally increase....if not, they need to be put into recovery "mode"

 too much change and attention(watering fertilizers etc)  seems to kill them.  Grow them big in the summer, let them rest in the winter.

[blueberry]

Jupe, I believe I did the mistake of overwatering the soil, and must admit I am a bit scared as to what that will do to my little ladies.

Should I just let go, or re-pot them in new soil ASAP ?
Also, how do you let them dry ?

[Jupe]

As long as they don't wilt in wet soil, they should be fine.  the wilting would be a sign that the roots have failed.  Try not to water until plant is almost "bone dry"..and that will let soil drty out...

Just put them in some light filtered light, maybe near a fan or window, as that will help dry the soil by pulling water up through the leaves.

IF your soil is too dense, (like black thick potting soil) sometimes it will take too long to dry, and re=potting and adding some perlite, lava, or other looseners is a good idea. to do now, as they are already in recovery mode....(meaning they have "stopped" and will "start" again soon) They can rebound very quickly when conditions are to their liking...but if not, it can be a battle every step of the way, until things are correct.  best of luck...Jupe