Photo of Albuca bracteata foliage by Kara Nursery

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Albuca bracteata

Also Known As

  • Ornithogalum caudatum
  • Ornithogalum longibracteatum
  • False Sea Onion
  • Pregnant Onion

Plant type

cactus / succulent, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-48"
  • W: 4"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Albuca bracteata plant details

Albuca bracteata is an evergreen bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Albuca bracteata

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, unique, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca bracteata

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long, soft blade leaves protruding from the center of teardrop-shaped bulbs. Bulbs generally remains above ground the soil line. Mature bulbs will produce bulblets around, and on the side of mature bulbs. Flowers emerge in Northern Hemisphere's Spring before dormancy in Summer. Called "Pregnant Onion" because it resembles an onion...that's pregnant(?) hahaha...
Light Shade to Full Sun. Indoor. White Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

This is a succulent bulb with long, pendulous, evergreen leaves. It needs very little care. The bulb grows on top of the soil. It makes babies on the side under the skin of the bulb, and they burst the outer skin when large enough- hence the name. Mature mother bulbs will produce a tall spike of green and white starry flowers. It is one of the easiest plants to grow, and likes well-drained soil.

Gardening facts about Albuca bracteata plant

How to Grow Albuca bracteata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
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