Also known as False Sea-Onion · False Seaonion · German Onion
Pregnant Onion (Albuca bracteata) is a bulbous perennial producing a rosette of fleshy, arching leaves and a tall stalk of fragrant, chartreuse bell-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered sunlight. Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense midday heat.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures (18-24°C) during growth. Cooler (10-15°C) in dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly during the growing season. Do not fertilize during dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out between infrequent waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to bulb rot.
Allow excess water to drain completely.
Remove spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and direct energy towards bulb growth. Trim any yellow or dead foliage as it appears. No significant structural pruning is typically required for this plant.
Propagate by offsets, which are smaller bulbs that form around the main bulb. Carefully separate these offsets during repotting and plant them in their own containers.
They can also be grown from seed, though this is a slower process.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the bulb has outgrown its container. Choose a pot with good drainage. Repot in spring as new growth emerges, using a well-draining potting mix suitable for succulents or bulbs.
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Where Pregnant Onion (Albuca bracteata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Albuca |
| Species | Albuca bracteata |
Similar in genus Albuca
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