Nicotiana glauca

Tree Tobacco

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Common Name:

Tree Tobacco

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Description

Nicotiana glauca is a species of wild tobacco known by the common name tree tobacco. Its leaves are attached to the stalk by petioles (many other Nicotiana species have sessile leaves), and its leaves and stems are neither pubescent nor sticky like Nicotiana tabacum. It grows to heights of more than two meters.

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Blooming

Flowers will only open at night, at which time some are very fragrant. If grown in partial shade, some species will open their blooms during the day. Flowers come in a variety of colors such as red, pink, white, green, and yellow.

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Growth

Annuals, biennials, perennials and shrubs. Nicotiana grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Planting

Sow outdoors after last frost or indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75F. Press into soil.

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Pest

Aphids, caterpillars, spider mites, and leaf miners. Nicotiana is very vulnerable to viruses that cause vein banding, etch, ringspots, and mosaic. Other issues include damping off, stalk rot, downy mildew, and stem rot, all of which occur quite frequently.

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Interesting facts

Foliage can aggravate the skin upon contact.

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca) - Soil and irrigation

Evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water during dry weather.