Lobelia inflata | Lobelia, Indian Tobacco | Various
Lobelia inflata belongs to the plant family CAMPANULACE and Genus Lobelia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Lobelia inflata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Lobelia inflata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Lobelia inflata lobelia,Indian tobacco is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Lobelia inflata has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a respiratory stimulant, as an antispasmodic, as an expectorant and as an emetic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Lobelia (sometimes called Indian tobacco) requires professional guidance for safe usage. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.