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MrMoo
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MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log
#19163750 - 11/20/13 06:43 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Hi all, here is a grow log that I am starting for my first grow of Salvia Divinorum kindly provided by a fellow Aussie shroomerite who I won't name for his own security but massive thanks goes his way, you know who you are 
I just potted her up in a small pot as she is a small rooted cutting that travelled from Sydney to the QLD/NSW border over two days. I potted her in approximately 50% perlite and 50% all purpose potting mix and lightly watered her so only a small amount of water came out of the drainage holes into the tray and also gave her a light mist.
No humidity dome at the moment as she didn't have one before she was shipped off in her original location and I'm guessing shouldn't need too much acclimatisation?
Anyway, here are a few photos of her:




As you can see in the third and fourth pics down there is a bit of browning at the base of the stem, not sure if it is cause for concern or just some discolouration from the potting mix?
Anyway, her colour is generally okay and only a bit of browning on a leaf or two. There are two new leaf shoots at the top that will be interesting to see how quickly they grow.
Any tips or advice are welcome, peace
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19163794 - 11/20/13 07:02 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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My rooted Salvia cutting has the same discolouration at the base of the stem.
It's not growing very well though. I don't know what I am doing wrong...
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: GoldenEye]
#19163865 - 11/20/13 07:39 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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That is a shame GoldenEye. Fingers crossed it pulls through. Hopefully mine will be fine also.
The shroomerite that sent me the Sally suggested not to worry with a humidity dome but going over some of the PM's we exchanged he did mention it was in a semi-opened greenhouse in the shade. Not sure if I should consider going with that until she takes off and gets used to the new climate?
I'll keep a close eye on her and see how she does over the next day or so...
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19163923 - 11/20/13 08:10 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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The shade nearly killed mine. All the leaves went brown and soft. I put it in indirect lighting and it completely revitalised (no growth though). I strongly recommend having it in indirect sunlight for at least a couple of hours/day.
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: GoldenEye]
#19168678 - 11/21/13 05:29 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Mine perked up some more overnight after a light watering when I potted her and a days worth of indirect light. Fingers crossed she acclimatises fine shoots out new growth...
I would love to hear an opinion from other shroomerite salvia growers on what they think of how mine looks
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: GoldenEye]
#19168696 - 11/21/13 06:01 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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GoldenEye said: My rooted Salvia cutting has the same discolouration at the base of the stem.
It's not growing very well though. I don't know what I am doing wrong...
How are your temperatures? Salvia will sulk at this time of year in some climates, but should overwinter ok and come back in the spring.
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19168700 - 11/21/13 06:03 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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MrMoo said: Mine perked up some more overnight after a light watering when I potted her and a days worth of indirect light. Fingers crossed she acclimatises fine shoots out new growth...
I would love to hear an opinion from other shroomerite salvia growers on what they think of how mine looks 
Keep doing what you are doing  The discolouration at the base shouldn't be a problem.
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Hi mate, it's late spring at the moment, less than a week from summer and the temps in the hottest part of the day have been between 25-30 degrees celsius with humidity between 55-80% when i look at a forecast for the next week.
Good to know that the discolouration shouldn't cause a problem, I'm misting 2-3 times a day and it is getting indirect sunlight throughout the day. I'll only water once the soil seems too dry or drooping occurs. I won't go with a humidity tent if I can help it... so far, so good.
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!
Edited by MrMoo (11/21/13 06:20 AM)
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19168778 - 11/21/13 06:56 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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You can probably ease back on the misting, especially if you have some humid weather on the way. My concerns with temperature are for GoldenEyes salvia. We are heading into winter in the northern hemisphere, and salvia will sulk for us if not given an artificial environment. The heat you have coming will be ok for your plant
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No worries Mostly_Harmless, thanks for the greenthumb advice
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Mostly_Harmless said: How are your temperatures? Salvia will sulk at this time of year in some climates, but should overwinter ok and come back in the spring.
Well, it was sitting in the bathroom because it likes the humidity there. But, that room is the coldest room in the house, I think about 14 celcius.
Should I move it to the living room with it's constant 21 celcius?
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: GoldenEye]
#19168936 - 11/21/13 08:17 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm sure it would like the warmer temps. Will there be much change in the amount of light given? Mine spend winter behind some shelves of cacti in a large south facing window, I don't know exact temps, but enough for the cacti to go dormant. Without giving more warmth or artificial light, I don't expect much growth from them, but they don't die.
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If I move it, there will also be a bit more light. Max 1h of direct sunlight (haven't seen the sun in days though) and otherwise just indirect window light.
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: GoldenEye]
#19169068 - 11/21/13 09:02 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I think you're right though about it being dormant instead of dying. It's big leaves wilted away completely but it did form some tiny new leaves that seem to stay tiny. I'm reassured now and think that if the conditions get better it will take off.
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: GoldenEye]
#19170720 - 11/21/13 03:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Glad to see it pulled through! The browning on the lower stem is from the potting mix when she was packaged for trade i believe.
Mist once in morning and once at night imo. Id let her have a little less water to decrease the chance of root rot
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Salvia D, Datura, Poppies, Tobacco, Khat, and Kratom
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: Herbalism]
#19170918 - 11/21/13 04:10 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Herbalism said: Glad to see it pulled through! The browning on the lower stem is from the potting mix when she was packaged for trade i believe.
Mist once in morning and once at night imo. Id let her have a little less water to decrease the chance of root rot
Thanks so much for helping me out, you're a legend 
It seems time and not too much fussing over her should see her mature into a healthy plant with a little bit of care and luck.
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19172890 - 11/21/13 10:23 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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A little update photo two days after being potted and watered:

As you can see the leaves have perked up after being watered two days ago. The top two have drooped a little since yesterday but nothing drastic. I'm cutting back the misting at the urging of the plant donor and Mostly_Harmless... basically trying to do as little as possible to her. I would like to cease misting completely at some point, especially after reading up some more on the net.
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19172925 - 11/21/13 10:35 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Lay off the misting its as simple as if she looks dry mist her.
I think sally will be very happy with you
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: Herbalism]
#19172964 - 11/21/13 10:46 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Herbalism said: Lay off the misting its as simple as if she looks dry mist her.
This might seem like an obvious question because I am a plant noob but what is the most obvious sign that she is dry?
I've noticed the leaves are more soft to the touch around the edges and pliable in the hour after being misted, where as if it's been most the day without it they feel more brittle. (Not that I'm spending all my time touching her, hehehe )
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Re: MrMoo's Salvia Grow Log [Re: MrMoo]
#19173602 - 11/22/13 04:22 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Of course you are... plants are like women, they love attention. You should sweet talk her as well.
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