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Salvia lycioides Care Guide
Care guide for Salvia lycioides: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Texas Tech University, E. L. Reed Herbarium (TTC-) · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Salvia lycioides is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (30-55%).
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-8.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas.
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