Storing Gloriosa Lilies
- To: , "Medit-Plants" <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
- Subject: Storing Gloriosa Lilies
- From: W* G*
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 08:39:50 -0400
>>The Gloriosa lily (all the forms and varieties are now recognized as G.
>>superba) is a strictly tropical plant that will not stand freezing or
>>even near freezing temperatures. Best to dry it off with the onset of
>>cooler weather and overwinter the tubers indoors dry and at a temperature
>>of not lower than 60 F (15 C). The tubers are very susceptible to rot at
>>lower temperatures if moist.
>
>So can I leave the tubers in the pot if I put the pot in a cool place in my
>garage or somewhere where they won't get wet?
In a word...yes.
To amplify, however, it would be better to lift the tubers from the pot,
separate them so there will be more plants to grow the following season,
and store the tubers in a non-moisture retaining medium as sand.
Warm regards,
William Glover
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William Glover
Mango Corners, Jones Estate
NEVIS, West Indies (Antilles)
wmglover@caribsurf.com
