devil's tobacco
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L. tupa is a woody-based perennial with upright stems to 2m tall, bearing narrow, hairy, grey-green leaves to 30cm long, and terminal racemes of tubular, bright red flowers 6cm long in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- devil's tobacco (Lobelia tupa)
- Genus
- Lobelia
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of devil's tobacco
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of devil's tobacco
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devil's tobacco care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 15-18°C in late winter. Basal cuttings may be possible, but few are produced
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained but fertile soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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