How to grow Gloriosa regia

Gloriosa Soil

Gloriosa requires to be grown in sandy loam that is rich in humus, loose and fertile, with good drainage and strong water retention.

Watering of Gloriosa

Gloriosa likes a warm and humid environment. It is necessary to maintain sufficient water during its growing period, and reduce watering when entering the winter dormancy period. The soil should not be too wet, as this can easily lead to root rot. If root rot occurs, the tubers should be dug up during dormancy and stored in sand or sawdust.

Gloriosa's Temperature

Gloriosa has very poor cold resistance, and the most suitable temperature for its growth is 22-24℃. However, if the temperature is below 22℃, it will lead to poor flowering and failure to bear fruit. When the temperature is below 15℃, it will cause frost damage. When the temperature is higher than 32℃, growth will stagnate. The indoor temperature in winter should not be lower than 18℃.

Gloriosa's Illumination

Gloriosa prefers weak light and cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. In the hot summer weather, it needs to be shaded to avoid exposure to the sun. It can be viewed for a long time in an indoor environment with good lighting.

Fertilization of Gloriosa

During the cultivation of Gloriosa, some manure or cake fertilizer can be applied as base fertilizer. For potted Gloriosa, use decomposed cake fertilizer mixed with calcium, magnesium and phosphorus fertilizers as base fertilizer. During the growing season, apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once a month. It is advisable to use nitrogen fertilizer in spring and add potassium fertilizer in summer. Promotes rhizome enlargement and good flowering.

Pest and disease prevention of Gloriosa

Gloriosa is prone to leaf spot and damping-off in hot and rainy seasons, and can be sprayed with Morizineb. In the rainy season, you can apply wood ash or spray garlic extract for prevention and control. Choose a week when it is not raining to water the pots with methyl mop liquid and thiophanate-methyl. When the nematodes are serious, you can use dichlorvos solution for irrigation.