Salvia Splendens Saint John’s Fire Seeds (20 Seeds) High Germination/ Easy To grow/ Perfect for pots, balconies, or Terrace gardens

Salvia Splendens Saint John’s is a popular tender perennial flowering plant, often grown as an annual in Indian gardens. This vibrant plant features striking scarlet-red, spiky blooms and dark green, heart-shaped leaves, creating a stunning visual contrast. The flowers are long-lasting, fast-blooming, and ideal for brightening up any space. 

This low-maintenance flower is perfect for home gardens, terrace gardens, balconies, and even borders or flower beds. Salvia blooms quickly and continues flowering through warm seasons with minimal care.

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Product Detail

• 🌱 Seed Quantity: 20 Seeds
• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or garden
• 📅 Best Sowing Season: September to October & March to June
• 🌿 Sowing Method: Direct sowing or seedling transplant
• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 18-25°C
• ⏱️ Germination Time: 7 to 21 days
• 🌼 Blooming Time: Summer to fall (April to November)

What size grow bag is best for Salvia?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

📅 Growing Season in India

Salvia Splendens thrives during India’s warm and dry seasons, particularly:

• Spring to Early Summer: March to June

• Post-Monsoon: September to October

🌧️ Avoid sowing during the monsoon and harsh winter months, as excessive moisture and cold can damage the plant.

🪴 How To Grow Salvia Splendens In Pots

You can grow salvia from seeds directly in pots, grow bags, or through seedling transplantation.
For best results:

• 🌱 Soil Temperature: 18-25°C for germination

• 🪣 Pot Size: Minimum 30-36 cm wide and deep

• If started in a small pot, repotting into a larger container is essential as the plant grows tall.

🌱 Seed Sowing Method

Prepare the Tray or Pot:

• Use a well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter.
• Choose a seedling tray or pot/grow bag that gets enough sunlight.

Sow the Seeds:

• Sprinkle salvia seeds on the soil surface.
• Cover with a thin layer of soil (around 0.2 to 0.3 cm deep).
• Gently press and water lightly using a watering can.

Ideal Germination Conditions:

• Temperature: 20°C to 25°C
• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
• Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
• Place the tray in a bright, warm spot (indirect sunlight during early germination).

Transplanting:

• Once seedlings are 8–10 cm tall and have 2–3 sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or grow bags.
• Maintain 20–30 cm spacing between plants.

🌿 Fertilizer Requirements

• Use organic fertilizers like vermicompost or well-rotted cow dung manure.

• Apply a potash-rich fertilizer from spring through fall to boost blooming.

🛠️ Care Tips for Salvia Splendens Plants

• Soil: Loamy, fertile, and well-drained

• Water: 1–2 times a week; avoid overwatering. Do not let the soil dry out completely.

• Sunlight: Needs 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily; partial shade is tolerated.

• Temperature: Best range is 20-29°C. Avoid exposure to frost (below 4°C).

• Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch mulch layer to retain moisture and protect roots from extreme temperatures.

• Deadheading: Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

🐛 Pests & Disease Management

• Common pests: Slugs, snails, whiteflies
  👉 Use neem oil spray to deter pests.

• Diseases: Powdery mildew can appear in humid conditions.
  👉 Remove infected leaves immediately to stop the spread.

🌸 Salvia Splendens Bloom Time

• Bloom Season: April to November (Summer to Fall)

• Time to Bloom from Seed: 10–12 weeks (may vary based on climate and care)

🔍 Special Features

• Common Names: Red Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Salvia Coccinea

• Botanical Name: Salvia splendens

• Plant Height: Up to 150 cm

• Growing Difficulty: Moderate

• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds 🐝🦋🐦

FAQ

How do you overwinter a salvia plant?

Mulch your salvia plant or place the salvia plant indoors during winter and reduce watering. 

Why is my salvia dying?

The main reason why salvia plants die is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not overwater and use soil with good drainage.
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