''Nicotiana'' × ''sanderae'' is a hybrid of the

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species '' Nicotiana alata'' and '' Nicotiana forgetiana''. It is the most common ''Nicotiana'' variety found and sold in the

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. ''Nicotiana'' × ''sanderae'' requires soft soil mixed with sand to thrive. The plant will grow to heights of and will give off a sweet scent in the evening, like most ''Nicotiana'' plants. ''Nicotiana'' × ''sanderae'' is not hardy against

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and will die if it comes in contact with it; however, it withstands drought. Because of its size, ''N.'' × ''sanderae'' is used as a house or garden plant. An analytical study published in 1963 concluded that ''N.'' × ''sanderae'' leaves have a low

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concentration and a moderately low nornicotine concentration.

References

sanderae Hybrid plants Plants described in 1904 Taxa named by William Watson (botanist) {{Solanales-stub