Ornamental tobacco is definitely perennial if you take a few key aspects into account when overwintering. Read here how to get your plant safely through the winter.
How can you overwinter ornamental tobacco?
To overwinter ornamental tobacco successfully, dig up the plant in good time and pot the roots in a pot. Place the plant at an ideal 15°C, for example in the basement, and water regularly, but without creating waterlogging.
At a glance How do I overwinter ornamental tobacco? Dig up the plantbefore the first frostand pot the roots in a pot. The ornamental tobacco feels comfortable at15°C; Therefore, the cellar, for example, is suitable for overwintering. Remember towater the ornamental tobacco regularly, even in winter, but avoid waterlogging.
The most important criterion: the temperature
Ornamental tobacco is very sensitive to frost and must under no circumstances be left outdoors over the winter. Even the winter garden or garage only provide limited protection. Even indoors, room temperatures can harm the plant. At 20°C, spider mite infestation is very likely. Pretty demanding, the ornamental plant. But what temperature is appropriate? 15°C is ideal for ornamental tobacco in winter. Regular watering is also important. However, it is important to avoid waterlogging.
Exception
If the ground doesn't freeze over in mild winters, the seeds even survive outside in the ground. With a bit of luck they will start to germinate in spring.
