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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 Flowering Tobacco · Jasmine Tobacco · Ornamental Tobacco
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Paniculate tobacco (Nicotiana paniculata) is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, native to South America.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
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Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25 °C.
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Protect from frost.
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Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
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Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 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.
Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged stems. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
Easily grown from seed sown indoors in early spring. Can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tobacco (Nicotiana paniculata)
Where Tobacco (Nicotiana paniculata) 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 paniculata |
Similar in genus Nicotiana
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