Albuca bracteata seeds grow into the pregnant onion or sea onion — a distinctive bulbous geophyte formerly known as Ornithogalum caudatum Jacq., now treated as Albuca bracteata (Thunb.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt in current taxonomy, following molecular reclassification. Native to the subtropical biome of southern Africa. Famous for its large, bright green, prominently exposed bulb that sits partially above the soil surface — the visible green bulb producing numerous small bulblets on its outer surface, giving the plant its common name 'pregnant onion'. The tall, slender flower scape carries numerous small white flowers with green midrib stripes. Widely used in traditional medicine across its range. Family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae.Full sun to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical conditions. One of the most adaptable and widely cultivated Albuca species. Formerly Ornithogalum caudatum Jacq.; now Albuca bracteata in current taxonomy 'Pregnant onion' — large green exposed bulb produces numerous bulblets on outer surface Southern Africa — subtropical biome; traditional medicinal uses; widely naturalised Tall slender scape; numerous white flowers with green midrib stripes Full sun to partial shade; drought-tolerant; adaptable; warm subtropical; Family Asparagaceae Albuca bracteata — the pregnant onion — is one of the most recognisable and widely cultivated southern African bulbs, its large exposed green bulb and prolific bulblet production making it instantly distinctive and one of the easiest and most rewarding Albuca for any collection, formerly well-known as Ornithogalum caudatum. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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