Tobacco
Nicotiana tomentosa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Peru
M. Smith,Joanbanjo,Hooker, William Jackson,,Wheeler, James Lowe, fl. 1821-1870 Royal College of Surgeons of England,,Arthur Hill Hassall,Porter-Walton Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Lundell, Cyrus Longworth,1907-1964,author Standley, Paul Carpenter,1884-1963,author,Nicot, Augustin,,Herbst Brothers Seedsmen, Inc,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Nicotiana
- Species:
- Nicotiana tomentosa
- USDA Symbol:
- NITO
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream, greenish-yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, moths
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to areas with seasonal rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Maintain temperatures around 70-75°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI