Flower Tobacco 'Lime Green'

Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green'

Flowering Tobacco 'Lime Green' (Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green') is a perennial plant characterized by its yellowish-green flowers and is primarily used as an ornamental plant in gardens. The following outlines the growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation techniques, garden uses, and major pests and diseases, as well as control methods for 'Lime Green'.

Growth Characteristics
- Temperature: It prefers a warm climate and requires care before and after the first frost.
- Sunlight: While it grows well in partial shade, it thrives better in areas with abundant sunlight.
- Soil: It prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Propagation Methods
- Seed Propagation: Propagation is possible via seeds; germinate them indoors in the spring and move them outdoors after the last frost.
- Stem Propagation: New plants can be propagated using stems cut during the summer.

Cultivation Methods
- Watering: Water when the topsoil dries out, but avoid excessive watering.
- Fertilizer: Provide an appropriate amount of fertilizer during the growing season. Use fertilizer containing a balanced amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Pruning: Remove old or withered flowers to encourage new blooms.

Uses in the Garden
- Background Plant: Its distinctive flower color can be utilized to provide color contrast with other plants.
- Flowerbed Edges: It is useful for planting along the edges of flowerbeds to create a boundary.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Aphids: A common pest that can be controlled using soapy water or purified insecticides.
- Snails and Slugs: They are often active in the evening, so they can be removed manually in the early morning or evening, or treated with pesticides.
- Leaf Blight: Avoid overwatering and immediately remove infected leaves to prevent the spread of the disease.

'Lime Green' flowering tobacco is a relatively easy plant to care for and can add fresh and unique color to your garden. Maintain a healthy growing environment through proper care and pest control.

Plant Family	Solanaceae
Height	30~90cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	green
Bloom Period	June to August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-5°C

Flower Tobacco Alata
Nicotiana alata

Nidularium fulgens
Nidularium fulgens