| Common Name | Flame Lily, Glory Lily |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Gloriosa |
| Species | Superba |
| Origin | Africa and South Asia |
| Blooming | Summer, striking bi-colored flowers on tendrils |
| Leaf Color | Medium green to bronze-tinged |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-draining loam mixed with perlite or coarse sand for tuber health
Keep soil moist during active growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce significantly after flowering for dormancy
Bright indirect light indoors; partial shade in hot climates, full sun in temperate zones
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to late summer; stop fertilizing when foliage yellows
Remove spent blooms and dead foliage once tubers have entered dormancy
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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