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So I recently received someones Salvia plants that they used to use as mothers mainly, and a few of their starts. The plants unfortunately are looking a little worse for wear, the leaves seem to be lacking a lot of chlorophyll, and the stems that were cut for propagation are dead and hollow. They are also a little purple from the sun, but that will just take time from my understanding. My goal is to bring back the big mother, and a few of the medium sized plants and trade the rest really, but I would like them to be a little healthier. I just got them on Sunday, they're from the same state and general climate, but they were kept in an outdoor greenhouse. I plan on keeping them inside for the next couple of weeks at least. Other than time, filtered and partial sun, does anyone have any suggestions?

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[LIBERTYNY]

Mature sally stems are hollow.


 I see signs of Fe deficiency, as well as sunburn (the darker purplish spots),  Otherwise they look good.

I would give them a shot of cheated Fe supplement like ironite, and something like 50% filtered sunlight to start, They can likely take alot more light but its best to go slow.

[BubbleCat]

Based on my experience I'd contest it being sunburn. I always believed sally can't handle the direct sun, at least not mid summers noon sun. Then once I wasn't able to care for mine and asked someone to do what they can do. Well, they planted sally in the middle of a meadow, from spring to fall, with temperatures going up to 40°C + and the sun burning down on it mercylessli, as it had no shade or cover.
I was surprised when I saw it again, it did very well.
Leaves do not scorch if the plant is healthy and also Sally can take a beating, it will just grow back, adapted to the new situation. Stop babying Sallys 

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BubbleCat this is just right.