Gloriosa in the photo

Gloriosa in the photo presented in the form small or tall climbing and erect grasses. The genus Gloriosa includes five species. Among them there are also dwarf ones. The length of climbing forms of gloriosa can reach five meters. Gloriosa has tuberous rhizomes, simple stem, leaves the plant has alternate, sessile, ovate, ending in a tendril. There are flowers at the top of the stem. Flowers in Gloriosa they are large, located on long stalks. The perianth lobes are free, with a yellow border, wavy or curly, with a fold in the longitudinal direction, in which the nectary is located.

The Gloriosa in the photo resembles a flame blown by the wind. In this regard, the second name of the plant is "flame lily". A distinctive feature of gloriosis is that after flowering, the color of the perianth changes, The yellow border disappears, and the saturation of the red color increases. In one season, up to seven inflorescences can open on the stem.

In mid-latitudes, Gloriosa is grown as a indoor plant, but in the south the flower grows in open ground. Gloriosa loves sunny places but they protect it from direct rays of the sun. It is better to grow the plant on east and west windows. Gloriosa is good with diffused light and humid air. A tray of water for the pot is used to increase humidity. Enhanced growth of this plant occurs in the spring. Therefore, care at this time should be better. Periodically, Gloriosa needs to be fed with liquid fertilizer. Drafts must be avoided.On warm summer days, Gloriosa can be taken out into the open air.