Climbing Lily Gloriosa
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Climbing Lily:
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.
Pests or diseases: 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
- Tags:
- 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
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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
