How Do You Troubleshoot Sage Leaves With Brown Spots?
There are many varieties of sage, from ornamental sage called Salvia to the more traditional sage, the leaves of which are used as an herb in cooking. Sage plants are usually hardy plants that grow well with little care, however, they can deteriorate quickly when neglected. Brown spots on the leaves of the sage plant can be an indication of several different problems. Troubleshooting the plant to determine the problem is the first step in solving it. Examine the plant to see if the brown spots occur only on certain leaves. This is an indication of rot or mildew. Use pruning shears to cut off the parts of the plant that are contaminated. Throw the contaminated parts in the trash, not your compost pile, which would contaminate the ground. Apply a fungicidal spray to the leaves and stem of the sage plant to eliminate any remaining mold or mildew spores. If the sage is used as an herb in cooking, spray it with cinnamon oil rather than a fungicide spray. Cinnamon oil is available at most na
