Nicotiana Species, Fiddle Leaf Tobacco, Fiddleleaf Tobacco

Nicotianarepanda

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species
repanda (REP-an-duh)
Synonym
Nicotiana lyrata
Nicotiana roemeriana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

This is a small nicotiana species, growing only 16-inches tall. The white flowers have a darker eye that's shaded a pretty lavender-purpl...Read More

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