Hi All... I apologise for posting about this subject here, but I currently can't post in the main salvia threads.

I've recently received a fresh clone and I've decided to check with you guys about the conditions of my little baby, and try to find out if there's any way I can improve her growth.

The clone traveled in a courier bag for a few days within a plastic zip bag and although really wet and well protected, I did notice the main and largest leaf was folded and brownish in colour. For the past 10 days it's been sitting in a large plastic pot in generic soil mix - which is working great with all my veggies - underneath a large window in my small bathroom. Humidity is pretty high and the soil always wet, definitely not soaked in water. I tend to spray it with some water a few times a day.

I've downloaded almost every guide I could find on the net and I'm pretty sure the plant will grow well... however, I do have a couple of questions:

1_ is the main stem supposed to grow although it tends to get dry and dark at the top?

2_ how many leafs are going to germinate from each side branch?

3_ does it look as healthy as I think it looks?

Any suggestion and comments are mostly appreciated.

Thanks guys.

New growth will come from the one growing tip you have. The main stem is cut so the new growth will become the main stem. Be sure you are patient and let her get some size before you take any leaf or make new cuttings. After it gets over the shock of all the movement it will grow fast. I use 6500K t5 florescent bulbs to supplement inside and my salvia likes them. Best of luck.

Thank you man - I might try some extra power lights too

Does it have to be a flu light?

LED will work but fluorescent is cheaper to purchase, if not to run.

I have a blue/red/white LED flat par 50W that I used as party lights, and I thought I could use the fix blue light for this purpose... I think it should work.

...and, I thought to give it a go