Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana sanderae)
Care, watering, light and tips for Flowering tobacco on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Solanaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Flowering tobacco
Nicotiana sanderae, or ornamental tobacco, is an annual plant from the Solanaceae family, valued for its showy tubular flowers in shades of white, pink, red, and lime green. Reaching heights of up to 90 cm, it's ideal for adding an exotic and fragrant touch to flower beds, borders, or containers in gardens and patios.
Native range
South America (particularly Argentina)
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade, especially in hot climates, for optimal growth and abundant flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A common mistake is not providing enough space, which can limit its development and flowering.
How to save a dying Flowering tobacco
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning, wilting leaves; no blooms or dropping flowers. 🌿
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, repot with fresh, aerated soil.
- What kills it
- Extreme dryness or prolonged waterlogging; lack of light or intense direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted or dried out. Act quickly. 🌱