Sea-onion, pregnant onion seeds (Albuca bracteata)

Sea-onion, pregnant onion seeds (Albuca bracteata)

Price for Package of 3 seeds.

Albuca bracteata (syn. Ornithogalum longebracteatum), is known by the common names pregnant onion, false sea onion, and sea-onion. It 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.

Strap-shaped lanceolate leaves, 60 cm (2 ft) long and 2.5 cm (1 in) wide, protrude from a bulky bulb that is largely above ground. The roots are white and succulent. Many small, fragrant, white flowers, with a diameter of 0.5 cm and a green midvein, are located on racemes that can reach 70–90 cm tall. Flowering usually occurs from spring through to early winter (May to August in the northern hemisphere), with 50 to 100 flowers per stalk. One plant can have up to 300 flowers at one time. Fruit capsules are 10 mm long and 6 mm in diameter. Seeds are oblong with dimensions of 4 by 1.5 mm. Albuca bracteata is a cryptophyte, as the foliage dies back during drought periods.

Often grown as an ornamental plant. The plant is very adaptable and therefore ideal for growing in containers. Prefers direct sun. The substrate must be well-drained. Withstand temperatures of up to -5 ° C. In medicine, the crushed leaves of the plant are used to treat cuts and bruises. According to some sources, the medicinal effect of this plant is similar to that of aloe vera.