{"product_id":"pregnant-onion-seeds-albuca-bracteata-succulent-south-african-bulb-easy-to-grow-from-seed-ornithogalum-caudatum-false-sea-onion","title":"Pregnant Onion Seeds ~Albuca bracteata~ Succulent ~ South African Bulb ~ Easy to grow from Seed ~ Ornithogalum caudatum ~ False Sea Onion","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            ~ This listing is for SEEDS, not for bulbils or seed bulbs ~\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePregnant onion, Albuca bracteata (syn. Ornithogalum caudatum or O. longebracteatum), is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. Its flowering stems can reach a height of 90 cm and can carry up to 100 greenish white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrap-shaped lanceolate leaves up to 2 ft (60 cm) long and 1 in (2.5 cm) wide, protrude from a bulb which is largely above ground.\u003cbr\u003eFrom may to October the plant puts out a massive flowering spike up to a meter in height laden with many small, fragrant, white flowers. One plant can have up to 300 flowers at one time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbuca bracteata is a cryptophyte, as the foliage dies back during drought periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistribution and habitat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbuca bracteata is native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces and\u003cbr\u003eKwaZulu-Natal). It is also found in tropical east Africa, where it may be native or introduced.  It can be found growing in forests, forest margins, closed woodland and sheltered slopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCultivation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbuca bracteata is primarily grown as a houseplant. It is hardy to USDA zones of 9a-10b The ornamental value of this plant is based on the formation of bulblets. The common name \"pregnant onion\" is due to the small adventitious bulblets that form from the initial bulb scales, which are likened to \"babies\". \u003cbr\u003eThe plant requires light well drained soil and bright light. \n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Velldonetradellc","offers":[{"title":"10 Albuca Seeds","offer_id":43682106310745,"sku":"WNEX4XO","price":2.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7744\/9049\/files\/Output_385.jpg?v=1784279510","url":"https:\/\/velldonetradellc.com\/products\/pregnant-onion-seeds-albuca-bracteata-succulent-south-african-bulb-easy-to-grow-from-seed-ornithogalum-caudatum-false-sea-onion","provider":"Velldonetradellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}