Botanical name | Gloriosa superba |
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Plant Care |
![]() Deciduous
Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Categories | |
Flowers | Flowering around Christmas, these tuberous climbers produce spectacular red and yellow blooms that resemble curling flames. |
Common name(s) | Flame lily |
Origin | |
Interesting info | This worthwhile little plant grows in most parts of the country.These plants are deciduous and die down completely in winter.The bulbs of these plants are poisonous. |
Other languages | Vlamlelie (A) |
Gloriosa superba (Flame lily)
- Botanical name: Gloriosa superba
- Common name(s): Flame lily
- Categories: Climbers and Creepers
Plant description:
Flowering around Christmas, these tuberous climbers produce spectacular red and yellow blooms that resemble curling flames. This worthwhile little plant grows in most parts of the country. These plants are deciduous and die down completely in winter. The bulbs are poisonous.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: glo-ree-OH-suh soo-PER-buh.
Gloriosa superba requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Flowering around Christmas, these tuberous climbers produce spectacular red and yellow blooms that resemble curling flames.