Salvia coccinea · Perennial
Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based pellets around the base.
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a sulphur-based fungicide if severe.
Leafhoppers: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use insecticidal soap for heavy infestations.
Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering; remove affected plants immediately.
Verticillium wilt: Remove and destroy infected plants; avoid replanting salvias in the same spot for several years.