Gloriosa Lily (Senganthal) Tubers

Senganthal – the flame lily and Tamil Nadu's state flower. The tubers grow into a climbing vine that holds on with leaf-tip tendrils and carries wavy, swept-back red and yellow flowers.

Planting guide

Step by step

1. Plant in the rains – Lay tubers 6–8 cm deep, 20–30 cm apart, when the rains begin.
2. Give support – Stake or trellis the stems at 30–40 cm; leaf tendrils then climb.
3. Water wisely – Every 4–7 days at first, then about every 15 days.
4. Handle with care – Wear gloves with tubers – all parts are poisonous if eaten.

What to expect

1. Flame-like flowers – Wavy petals swept back, red with yellow edges.
2. Spreading stamens – Six long stamens stand out like a wheel.
3. Leaf-tip tendrils – Climbs on its own once tied to a support.

Safety: all parts of gloriosa, especially the tubers, are poisonous if eaten. Wear gloves when handling tubers and keep them away from children and pets.

Bulbs are living plants – sizes, sprouting time and flowering vary with the season and your garden. Planting months are a guide for Tamil Nadu. Product images are 3D renders.