clarence Posted January 27, 2011 Hi, I know of a n-rustica plant that is on its fourth year and going strong. I thought these were annuals? Has anyone heard of such an old tobacco plant before? cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hebrew Posted January 28, 2011 yeah they can go that long and longer i got a 5 year old tobacco plant but the thing is they, loose potency and grow smaller leaves. it can be done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auxin Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Every Nicotiana I've ever grown proved to be a perennial. The myth of them being annuals comes from north america and europe where people tend to call anything that cant withstand prolonged freezing temps an 'annual' regardless of reality- for instance tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, morning glories, etc. are all perennials. My rule of thumb is to accept any listing of perennial status as probably true, and any listing of annual status as mildly suspicious. If you see something finish making a crop of seed and it keeps growing more its a perennial. Edited January 28, 2011 by Auxin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarence Posted January 28, 2011 awwww I thought I had a longevity record. What is the record for the longest lived nicotiana? if such a record exists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klip247 Posted January 28, 2011 So how about Daturas? They are stated as being annuals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poisonshroom Posted January 28, 2011 Dont have any experience with nicotina spp, but my datura tends to die back after a year (i live in the tropics). If it doesnt completely die it gets weak and prone to pests (more so than usual - the bugs love them). i usually pull them out at that point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted January 31, 2011 My N.rustica's died after a prolonged period off flowering, but daturas sometimes live pretty longer interesting didn't know tomatoes can go on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auxin Posted January 31, 2011 Well supposedly the industrial agriculture determinate varieties do die after one season regardless of climate, the more traditional (and useful at home) indeterminate types are short lived perennials. I'm not into tomatoes so I've never tested that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mud Posted January 31, 2011 I've seen Daturas grow on and on. Mostly in the wild tho, their supporting habitat changes too dramatically. Theyve lived year round in pots, but an eager enthusiast put them back in the sun too soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
