How to Care for Gloriosa superba (Gloriosa Lily)

Korean name: 글로리오사

Gloriosa is a perennial climbing plant known for its uniquely shaped flowers. The petals resemble flames, and its slender leaves wrap around the stems as it grows. It is important to provide bright indirect light and adequate humidity when grown indoors.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: India, Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: cut flower, climbing plant, medium difficulty, toxic plant, flowering plant
• Also known as: Gloriosa Lily, Flame Lily, Glory Lily

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is best.
• Humidity: Maintain medium to high humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer about once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Gloriosa superba?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Gloriosa superba?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil is best..

Is Gloriosa superba safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Gloriosa superba good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain medium to high humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer about once a month during the growing season..