If you want to bring a true beauty into your garden, the Crown of Fame is the best choice. However, the attractive flower needs some care.
The crown of glory (Gloriosa superba), also called Gloriosa, lives up to its name! Her flowers are delightful to look at as they actually resemble a crown. And these start with a strong yellow and end in a bright red, which really looks more than beautiful. The crown of fame is therefore something very special and a real highlight in the garden. However, it is one of the highly poisonous plants, which is why families with children or pets should keep their distance from the flower. Everyone else can turn the plant into an eye-catcher in the garden with a little care.
How to properly care for the climbing plant
» Location:
You can also place the Crown of Glory on the patio, but due to the heat in rooms or conservatories, it will flower more profusely there. Keep in mind that the Crown of Glory cannot endure temperature fluctuations and fluctuations in humidity. This becomes visible when the flower gets brown spots on the buds and young leaves. From September onwards, the Crown of Glory sheds all its leaves and prepares for hibernation.
» casting:
From July, the plant delights its owner with enchanting flowers. However, in order for it to get that far, you have to attach great importance to the appropriate care. It starts with watering. Here you should save a little with the water, because too much moisture can cause the rhizomes of the plant to rot. The bigger the crown of glory gets, the more water it needs. So you need to steadily increase the amount of water.
» Fertilize:
During the entire growth phase, i.e. from May to September, it is advisable to fertilize the crown of glory once a week. It is best to use liquid fertilizer for this.
» Overwintering:
Starting in August, the sprouts and flowers of the Crown of Glory will slowly begin to wither. In this way, the plant prepares for winter dormancy. When everything has withered, only the tuber remains. You can leave them in the pot or take them out and overwinter in a box with sand. No matter what you decideit is important that you then overwinter the tubers in a cooler room. This could be the basement or the hallway, for example. However, the temperatures must not fall below 15 degrees Celsius. During this time you do not need to fertilize or water the tubers.
» Repot:
If you want to let the crown of glory shine in new splendor, i.e. transplant it into a new pot, then early spring is the best time to do it. At the end of the winter dormant period, you can simply place the tuber in a new planter. Ensure a planting depth of approx. 5 centimetres.
Important: Always wear gloves!
As already mentioned, the Crown of Glory is a poisonous plant. For example, if you want to repot them or cut them to put them in a vase, always wear gloves. Although the poison content is highest in the tuber, the poison content in the shoots is sufficient to cause symptoms of poisoning. So please always put on gloves before touching the plant.