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Sage (Salvia officinalis) Care Guide
Care guide for Sage: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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✅ Sage is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.5-8.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Albania, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen..
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