![]() Re-planting the sage in new soil with improved drainage and scaling back the watering allows the roots to dry out which gives the sage the best chance of recovery from root rot and the plant should revive over the next few weeks (depending on the severity of the root rot). Add at least 20% horticultural sand or grit with new multipurpose compost for the optimal soil mix so that it is well draining to give the roots a chance to recover. Replant the sage in a pot (as you can control the soil profile) with new soil (as the old soil will be host to the fungal disease that causes root rot).Sterilise the pruners after each cut (with a cloth soaked in alcohol disinfectant) to prevent the spread of fungal disease and burn any infected parts of the plant. Snip off any infected roots that are soft, dark brown, slimy and infected and snip off any brown foliage. With a garden fork, gently lift the sage plant out the ground if possible and inspect the roots.Only water sage during Spring, Summer and Fall and only if the soil is dry. The first thing to do is to scale back the watering to once per week in hot weather and once every two weeks during mild weather. ![]() Sage prefers a soak and dry style of watering with a generous amount of water which stimulates the roots to establish, followed by a drought for 1 or 2 weeks. Sage is drought resistant plant that thrives on neglect, so remember, there are more problems (such as root rot) because of over watering then under watering. ![]() ![]() In a lot of temperate climates, sage the is planted in garden boarders often does not require any additional water. Water sage about once per week in hot weather if it is planted in a pot. Do not water sage if the soil is somewhat moist. Sage requires watering only once every two weeks if the weather has been overcast and with perhaps some rainfall. Sage is a drought tolerant plant the prefers the soil to dry out between bouts of watering, however it is an adaptable plant that can grow in many different climates with some adjustments. Therefore sage is adapted to well draining soils with relatively infrequent rainfall in blazing sunshine. Sage is a Mediterranean herb that grows on hillsides and in sandy soil in Southern European countries. Too much persistent moisture around the roots of the sage due to over watering, slow draining soils or pots without proper drainage. Roots appear dark brown and have a rotten, somewhat slimy texture. Leaves turning yellow, brown or black with a drooping or wilting appearance. Keep reading for to learn how to solve these problems so that your sage plant revives and the leaves have a pronounced aroma and flavour… Sage Plant with Root Rot Sage plants that do not recover from Winter.Sage that has turned woody with poor growth due to not pruning annually.Sage dying in a pot due to the pot being too small or a lack of drainage holes in the base.Sage has poor growth with few leaves and without much of an aroma or flavour.Root rot due to excess moisture around the roots because of over watering or slow draining soils.The most frequent reasons for sage plants in need of reviving are… Identifying why the sage plant require reviving: If you sage plants looks as though it is dying, there are several ways you can revive it but it is important to understand what in particular is causing your sage to look unwell. To revive dying sage plants it is important to recreate some of the growing conditions of the Mediterranean with an emphasis on full sun, well draining, sandy soils and infrequent watering. Sage are low maintenance perennial plants that originate in the Mediterranean region of Europe and are specifically adapted to their environment.
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