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XX-Diviners Sage (Currently Unavailable) (Salvia divinorum var. Hoffman/Wasson)
 The Salvia divinorum plant has been cultivated in Mexico for years. Its native habitat is the Oaxaca region of Mexico, a humid, sunny region that is warm - between 60-80°F/16-26°C - all year round. (Unsurprisingly, these conditions are ideal for the plant’s growth.) However, Salvia can be grown in many different environments. In fact, one of Salvia divinorum’s most favourable characteristics is its adaptability – it is able to adapt to a wide range of locations and climates and can be easily grown from cuttings. (Because Salvia does not often produce viable seed, cuttings are the most common method of propagation.). Following arrival, growth will be sluggish or may even be non-apparent; this is normal. Until the plant has recovered from the shock of transportation and/or transplant, it will direct its energy towards adapting and developing roots, rather than producing foliage. Once established in its new home, care must be taken not to over-water; although Salvia thrives in a humid environment, its roots require air – ensure that the soil is moist, but not saturated. (A sign of over-watering is the spreading of a thin network of roots above the soil.) Due to the plant’s aversion to dry air, a humidity tent can be useful in regulating the plant’s growing environment, but an equally effective method is simply to mist the leaves on a regular basis. If the leaves of your plant begin to brown or yellow at the edges, this is a signal of either excessive levels of humidity or attempting to adapt the plant too quickly. Salvia divinorum grows best in indirect sunlight, and although an hour or two of direct sun at some point every day can be beneficial, beware of overexposure. One of Salvia’s biggest limiting growth factors is the size of its container. This plant needs lots of room to spread its roots but does not respond well to frequent repottings. As a result, it is a good idea to plant your specimen in its permanent or semi-permanent container at the first opportunity. When potting, a good soil composition is three parts compost to one part perlite, using a bottom layer of gravel for drainage. To encourage heavy leaf growth, pinch the buds of the plant. Note: Start doing this before the plant gets too tall, because Salvia is known to have weak stems, and the plant may be unable to support heavy leaf growth when it has grown too tall (i.e. more than 8 or 10 inches.). -----SALVIA DIVINORUM LEGAL STATUS AND SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS----- USA Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Delaware, and Maine are the only states in the USA that have laws prohibiting possession of Salvia divinorum Exceptions-----------------------------
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