Gloriosa superba

Climbing Lily, Flame Lily, Glory Lily

Message of the Flower

No Quarrels

The Mother’s Comment

A very important condition to fulfil in order to facilitate the advent of the Supermind.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

All quarrels proceed from egoism which pushes its own opinion and affirms its own importance, considering that it is right and everybody else wrong and thus creates anger and sense of injury etc. These things must not be indulged, but rejected at once.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: Problems in Human Relations

As for ill-will, jealousy, quarrels and reproaches, one must sincerely be above all that and reply with a benevolent smile to the bitterest words; and unless one is absolutely sure of himself and his reactions, it would be better, as a general rule, to keep silent.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Quarrels

To be above offence or insult makes one truly great.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - II: Quarrels

Colour

Yellow green, dull pink, orange, red

Family

Colchicaceae

Cultivars

Several, including 'Rothschildiana' known for its striking red and yellow flowers.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Can reach up to 10 cm in length.

Flower Texture

Silky

Number of Petals

6 tepals (petals and sepals that are similar in appearance).

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Climbing or scandent herb.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Summer to early fall.

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Loamy, well-drained soil.

Temperature Ranges

Not frost-tolerant, thrives in warmer temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to spider mites and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

Attracted by various pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to tropical and southern Africa and some parts of Asia.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely cultivated for its striking flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental and some traditional medicinal uses.

Endangered Status

Not globally endangered but considered at risk in some areas due to habitat loss and overcollection.