Gloriosa
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- previously classified as family Lilicaceae
- Phonetic Spelling
- glo-ree-OH-sah
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Plant tubers horizontally at a depth of 2 - 4 " and 8-12” apart. It prefers well-drained soil and has weak trailing stems that can climb to 6 feet. Gloriosa can overwinter in Zone 8 if mulched. They will grown in sandy soil that has been improved with compost but they are not salt-tolerant. This vine may be weak or sparse when planted alone and should be combined with another vine on a trellis or other support.
All parts are poisonous, especially tubers (thickened roots) which resemble yams. This plant is highly toxic and may be fatal if eaten.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids, anthracnose, viruses, bulb rot.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- G. rothschildiana
- G. rothschildiana
- G. rothschildiana , G. superba
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- G. rothschildiana
- G. rothschildiana
- G. rothschildiana , G. superba
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Gloriosa
- Family:
- Colchicaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent to Malesia
- Climbing Method:
- Tendrils
- Bulb Storage:
- Store unplanted tubers dry in peat, perlite or vermiculite or dry out planting medium and place containers at 50-80 degrees F.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Houseplant
- Perennial
- Poisonous
- Vine
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Tendrils
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
- Fruit Length:
- > 3 inches
- Fruit Description:
- The fruit is a large, oblong capsule, 2-5 inches long, which contains about 20 seeds in each valve.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- The petals are dark red, with a yellow base and edged in bright yellow with prominent green stamens that spread outward.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Smooth
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Ovate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Climbs via tendrils on the tips of the leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Patio
- Design Feature:
- Specimen
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Children
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- Numbness of lips, tongue, and throat, thirst, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, difficult breathing, convulsions
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Alkaloids (colchicine and others) and resins
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Leaves
- Roots
- Seeds
- Stems
