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Tobacco (Nicotiana paniculata)

Paniculate tobacco (Nicotiana paniculata) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, native to South America.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1.5-2 cm

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Synonyms
Nicotiana pallida Salisb.
Nicotiana viridiflora Lehm.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familySolanaceae
  • genusNicotiana
  • speciesNicotiana paniculata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

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