Can I save a patio container "Salvia Magic Wand" over the winter?
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plants need only 2 things to live. Water and light. basements are notorious for lack of natural light. You can save any and all porch plants by providing them with an alternate light source, available at any big box home store. First buy a 4 ft florescent shop light. This is the cheapest florescent fixture you can buy. next get 2 4 ft grow lights, or daylight bulbs if no "grow light" marked bulbs. hang fixture no more than 3 ft above plant, closer is better. If you have a lamp timer, set it to be on 18 hours, off 6. No timer? Leave it on all the time. Fluorescents use very little electricity, about a penny an hour. Water more frequently than you would outside, as your basement will cause rapid evaporation if its dry. Don't overwater either. Watch for white mold on the top soil, too much water. Ive done this, it works.
I don't know the specific plant you are referring to, but it should continue to thrive indoors unless it has a genetically induced period of hibernation, like amaryllis. In which case, id Google info about the plant and follow those instructions. I have no experience with hibernating plants.
https://www.thespruce.com/bringing-annuals-indoors-over-winter-2539550
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/salvia/growing-different-salvia-types.htm
set a thermometer in your basement. If the temp is 50 degree or less...you will need heat sources. 60 degree or higher is golden. Good light is a must.....daylight or grow bulbs...and access to water. Timers are your friend...set them as recomened above. I've got 70 containers of flowering plants....all come in for the winter.