How can you tell if a plant is Salvia divinorum?

How can you tell if a plant is Salvia divinorum?

Salvia divinorum is a 0.5 to 1.5 metre high perennial shrublike herb. It can be easily recognised from its square-shaped and hollow stem and opposite pairs of ovate-lanceolate, jagged-edged leaves, which are usually velvety or hairy.

What is the difference between Salvia and sage plants?

Throughout time, the term sage has been associated with cooking or medicinal uses and the term salvia has been given to the more ornamental flowering varieties; however, they are one and the same. So, while the everyday common name may be Tricolor Garden Sage, its real name is Salvia officinalis Tricolor.

How quickly does Salvia divinorum grow?

They can grow very fast in the ground, as much as two meters in 6 months. The stems of Salvia divinorum are not very strong. When the plants get taller than about one meter they tend to fall over if not given support.

Do Salvias come back every year?

Rockin’ and Unplugged salvias are generally considered to be annuals since they are expected to overwinter only in warm climates. People typically plant them in spring, compost them in late fall, and replant the following spring. Plant them once and they will return every year.

What is the active ingredient in Salvia divinorum?

Salvinorin A
Salvinorin A, the main active ingredient of S. divinorum, inhibited in a nor-binaltorphimine- and naloxone-sensitive manner electrically induced contractions.

Is lavender a sage?

Lavender and Russian Sage are separate species that come from different Genus. The easiest way to tell the difference between them is to examine the flowers. Russian Sage has a tubular flower that is characteristic of the saliva genus, whereas Lavender does not, see images below.

How do you look after Salvia divinorum?

Salvia likes a lot of nutrients and will need plenty of root space. Make sure that the soil never dries out as salvia has no protection from excessive transpiration. Once well established the plants will not mind having ‘wet feet’ and this may be a suitable way of ensuring permanent water provision.

Is it hard to grow Salvia divinorum?

Salvia Divinorum plants grow best in partial shade, in well watered, but well drained, soil. The roots must not be kept constantly soaked, or root-rot will set in and kill the Salvia Divinorum plant. Salvia Divinorum can be grown indoors in any climate. Salvia Divinorum makes a beautiful house plant.

Do deer eat Salvias?

If you want to attract pollinators to your garden, plant salvia. While its fragrant foliage is not preferred by deer, all sorts of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are dazzled by its blooms which appear around early summer. Hardy Color Spires salvias are super easy to grow in full sun.

What is eating my Salvias?

Garden snails and slugs (terrestrial members of the Mollusk family) find Salvia tasty and can seriously them overnight. Slugs can be a real problem in cool, wet conditions. You can hand pick slugs and snails off and drop them in a pail of salty water. (Gloves highly recommended if slimy critters make you squeamish.)

Is purple sage the same as lavender?

The main difference between Russian sage and Lavender is the color of the flowers. Russian sage flowers are blue with a slight purple hue whereas Lavender flowers can be blue, purple, or even white. The old name for this plant is Perovskia atriplicifolia, and it was previously considered a separate genius.

Is lavender safe for dogs?

Lavender contains a small amount of linalool, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Lavender poisoning is possible and results in vomiting, reduced appetite and other symptoms. However, mild exposure to lavender is not generally harmful and may help with anxiety, depression and stress.

How tall does a Salvia divinorum plant get?

Salvia divinorum is a plant which can reach heights of about 1 to 2 meters and will have thick green stems with a ‘wing like’ skin on the side of the stem. If the plant is in good condition it will produce wonderful dark green leaves of about 15 to 20 centimeters.

What kind of drug is the plant Salvia?

Salvia (salvia divinorum) is a plant common to southern Mexico and Central and South America. Other names for salvia are Diviner’s Sage, Maria Pastora, Sally-D, and Magic Mint. Salvia is classified as a dissociative drug, it causes its effects by activating the kappa opioid receptor on nerve cells.

What are the side effects of taking Salvia?

The main active ingredient in salvia, salvinorin A, changes the chemistry in the brain, causing hallucinations (seeing something that seems real but isn’t). The effects are short lived, but may be very intense and frightening.

How big of a pot do you need for Salvia?

The pot should be no larger than 3 times the size of the current potting situation. I recommend against planting a plant in a pot much larger than it for several reasons but the primary one is that the Salvia plant will not be able to grow roots fast enough to actually utilize all the soil available.