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Gloriosa

Previously known as:

  • previously classified as family Lilicaceae
Phonetic Spelling
glo-ree-OH-sah
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

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:
G. rothschildiana , G. superba
Tags:
#showy flowers#poisonous#full sun tolerant#small spaces#houseplant#tendrils#tuberous#well-drained soil#climbing vines#summer bulbs#exotic looking#vine#partial shade tolerant#patio
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
G. rothschildiana , G. superba
Tags:
#showy flowers#poisonous#full sun tolerant#small spaces#houseplant#tendrils#tuberous#well-drained soil#climbing vines#summer bulbs#exotic looking#vine#partial shade tolerant#patio
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Houseplants
    Patio
    Design Feature:
    Specimen
    Problems:
    Poisonous to Humans
    Problem for Children
  • 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