Cultivated tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Nicotiana tabacum, or Tobacco, is an annual herbaceous plant cultivated globally for its leaves, primarily for tobacco products. It has large, sticky leaves and trumpet-s
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam, pH 6.0-7.0
Temperature
Warm temperatures, sensitive to frost
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular feeding during growth, adjust for flowering
Care Requirements
Full sun
Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
Well-draining, fertile loam, pH 6.0-7.0
Warm temperatures, sensitive to frost
20-30 °C
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular feeding during growth, adjust for flowering
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, entire, ovate to elliptic
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSolanales
- familySolanaceae
- genusNicotiana
- speciesNicotiana tabacum
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Edible
No
All parts of Nicotiana tabacum are highly toxic if ingested, containing nicotine and other potent alkaloids. Symptoms of poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, respiratory paralysis, and cardiac arrest.