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Description
Nicotiana Alata Lime Green, also known as Lime Green Flowering Tobacco, is an annual plant species that belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is a fast-growing plant that produces beautiful lime green flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. The plant has a unique fragrance that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is widely used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Nicotiana |
Appearance
Nicotiana Alata Lime Green grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. The plant produces beautiful lime green flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. The flowers have a trumpet shape and are about 2 inches long. The plant has dark green leaves that are ovate and about 6 inches long. The plant has a unique fragrance that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Care Guide
Nicotiana Alata Lime Green requires regular watering. It prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. The plant needs full sun or partial shade to grow. It is hardy in zones 10-11, but it can be grown as an annual in colder zones. The plant requires regular fertilization to bloom abundantly.
Common Pests & Diseases
Nicotiana Alata Lime Green is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. It can also be affected by fungal diseases like powdery mildew and leaf spot. Proper watering and fertilization can help prevent these problems.
Habitat
Nicotiana Alata Lime Green is native to South America but can be found in gardens and landscapes worldwide. It prefers warm climates and can be grown in containers or directly in the ground. The plant is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Nicotiana Alata Lime Green a perennial or annual plant?
A: Nicotiana Alata Lime Green is an annual plant.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Nicotiana Alata Lime Green?
A: Nicotiana Alata Lime Green is hardy in zones 10-11.
Q: What kind of soil does Nicotiana Alata Lime Green prefer?
A: Nicotiana Alata Lime Green prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: How often should Nicotiana Alata Lime Green be fertilized?
A: Nicotiana Alata Lime Green requires regular fertilization to bloom abundantly.
Related Plants
- Nicotiana Alata
- Nicotiana Glauca
- Nicotiana Sylvestris
- Nicotiana Tabacum
References
- “Nicotiana alata.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a499.
- “Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’.” Plant Finder, www.gardencrossings.com/plantname/Nicotiana-alata-Lime-Green.
- “Lime Green Flowering Tobacco.” Monrovia, www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/2765/lime-green-flowering-tobacco.php.
