What is Nicotiana?

Nicotiana is the name of the genus for more than 70 species of tobacco plants. It was named after Jean Nicot, the French ambassador who brought a plant from America and introduced it to the French court in the 16th century. Nicotine, which is located at high concentrations in plants, also derives its name from Mr. Nicot. The plantations are widely grown to harvest for smoking and chew tobacco. Ornamental varieties have been valued since the 19th century for their beauty, color and smell. Attractive, large green leaves are topped with trumpets in several colors such as white, yellow, pink, red, purple and green. Some varieties Nicotiana have flowers that open during the day, while others open up in the evening and night hours. Flowering tobacco attracts hummingbirds, as well as several large butterflies and bridges, which makes it popular in the Victorian and Wild Garden. Flowers produce sweet and strong perfume, which carries quite easily on the wind. Is assumedThat white flowers produce the strongest scent and flowering tobacco can often be found in mass plantings under the windows and around the terrace. When the flowers open in the evening, the pleasant scent penetrates into the house, if the windows are open.

Nicotiana is a relatively easy growth plant and tolerant of different types of soil. It grows best in full sun to make a partial shadow. Nicotiana prefers moist soil, but will tolerate short periods of drought. Plants are suitable for growth in large containers that allow enough space for root growth. Flowering tobacco Netererate Frost, so in a colder climate is usually grown as an annual.

Tobacco is grown from ultra -fine seeds and the plant is self -contained in a warmer climate. This means that the plant disperses its seeds on the ground and does not have to be covered because they need light to germinate. In a colder climate, the seeds can be harvested to belowWinter and stored for planting the following spring. The high nicotine concentration causes all parts of the plant to be ingested. When planting Nicotiana in areas where children and pets are present, caution should be assessed.