| Botanical name | Nicotiana alata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Tobacco plant |
| Origin | |
| Soil conditions | Prefers well-drained/light and moist medium. |
| Interesting info | Once grown for its lovely evening frgrance, the tobacco plant was not very decorative. Nowadays, more compact, colourful varieties are available, albeit with a weaker fragrance. |
| Possible problems | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
| Common pests and diseases | Spider mites and Aphids. |
| Other languages | Tabakblom (A) |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow seed in trays or directly and do not cover. Space seedlings 250mm apart. |
Nicotiana alata (Tobacco plant)
- Botanical name: Nicotiana alata
- Common name(s): Tobacco plant
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
Once grown for its lovely evening fragrance, the tobacco plant was not very decorative. Nowadays, more compact, colourful varieties are available, albeit with a weaker fragrance. Trumpet-like flowers come in red, pink, lime and white. Sow seed during spring in trays or directly, and do not cover. Space seedlings 250mm apart. They should flower 12–14 weeks after germination.
Family: – Solanaceae, Nightshade Family
Botanical Pronunciation: nih-ko-she-AH-na a-LAY-tuh
Nicotiana alata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
