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Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Also known as Native Tobacco · Scented Tobacco · Wild Tobacco
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Nicotiana suaveolens, or Australian Tobacco, is a fragrant, fast-growing plant native to Australia, known for its white, tubular flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
80% intensity
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.
50% intensity
Grows best in warm temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range is 18-25 °C.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Trim back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape.
Easily grown from seed sown in spring. Can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Repot container-grown plants annually or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens)
Where Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Nicotiana |
| Species | Nicotiana suaveolens |
Similar in genus Nicotiana
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