How to Care for Salvia officinalis

Korean name: 세이지

This herb is characterized by its broad, silvery leaves and strong aroma. It is widely used in Western cuisine and has excellent antioxidant properties.

Key facts

• Category: Herb
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Mediterranean coast
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: culinary herb, antioxidant, silvery leaves, Mediterranean

Care Guide

• Light: Direct sunlight for more than 6 hours
• Watering: Water when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Humidity: Low to moderate humidity
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Slow-release fertilizer once in spring

Common questions

How often should you water Salvia officinalis?

Water when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Salvia officinalis?

It likes Direct sunlight for more than 6 hours. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil.

Is Salvia officinalis safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Salvia officinalis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Low to moderate humidity. Fertilise Slow-release fertilizer once in spring.