Nicotiana alata grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Nicotiana also known as jasmine tobacco, Nicotiana alata perennial evergreen or annual used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+ as perennial, 4+ as annual.
Flower fragrant can be in the color: red, pink, purple, yellow or white, the flower is like trumpet shape with long pipe, the flowers grow in clusters.
Well-drained soil, frost free (for perennials can be grown as annual)
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: Aggressive
Recommended planting season? Spring
Pests and diseases: Aphids
Pruning season: All season
How to prune:
Infected and dead leaves
Size of the plant? 30-80cm, 1-2.8 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower Red, pink, purple, yellow or white flowers, the flower is like trumpet shape with long pipe, the flowers grow in clusters.
