Nicotiana suaveolens
Australian Tobacco
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Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - Description
Nicotiana suaveolens, the Australian Tobacco is a herb to 1. 5 metres tall. Growing in New South Wales and Victoria.
Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - 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.
Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - Growth
Annuals, biennials, perennials and shrubs. Nicotiana grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - Planting
Sow outdoors after last frost or indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, germination 2-3 weeks at 70-75F. Press into soil.
Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - 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.
Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - Interesting facts
Foliage can aggravate the skin upon contact.
Australian Tobacco (Nicotiana suaveolens) - Soil and irrigation
Evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water during dry weather.
