In message , Emrys Davies
writes
"June Hughes" wrote in message
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I have a lovely clary sage plant in a large lily pot. Last night,
daughter and I were sitting outside with a glass of wine when I
noticed
a huge slug right in the middle of it. Instead of being sensible and
plucking it off the plant, I went and poured salt on it. Then I
promptly forgot it. This morning, all that remains of the slug is a
slimy mess and the plant has wilted over the sides of the pot. I have
tried sluicing it with water but hope I haven't killed it off. I don't
generally have much luck with clary sage and its leaves had been
nibbled
by snails in places but this is quite a disaster, or so it seems. Does
anyone have any ideas, please? TIA
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June Hughes

You have acted correctly in giving it plenty of water and it is best
that you continue to do so. Keep it out of the sun and in a cool place
for a while and hopefully it will recover. This site deals with soil
salinity, but I don't think it will help you much.
http://www.uwyo.edu/ces/PUBS/Wy988.pdf

Thanks Emrys. It is showing a little sign of life but the big leaves
have all flopped over the top of the pot. I shall continue the sluicing
and see what happens.
--
June Hughes