Water
Keep soil consistently moist during the active growing season, avoiding waterlogged conditions. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for optimal health.
Also known as Climbing-Lily · Creeping-Lily · Gloriosa Lily
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba) is a striking tuberous climbing plant with vibrant, reflexed scarlet and yellow flowers and toxic properties.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal range 18-25°C, avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with diluted balanced fertilizer during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts are toxic, especially the tubers.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist during the active growing season, avoiding waterlogged conditions. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for optimal health.
Prune back dead or dying foliage at the end of the growing season. This helps the plant conserve energy and prepares it for dormancy. Remove any spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming.
Propagate from tubers, typically planted in spring. Divide tubers carefully, ensuring each piece has at least one eye or bud. Plant them about 5-10 cm deep in well-draining soil and keep consistently moist.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to accommodate tuber growth, ensuring adequate space.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Gloriosa |
| Species | Gloriosa superba |
Similar in genus Gloriosa
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
