Ornithogalum Longibracteatum - "Pregnant Onion" - “False Sea Onion”
Ornithogalum Longibracteatum - "Pregnant Onion" - “False Sea Onion”
LIGHT | Full to partial sun
COLD TOLERANCE | Unknown
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Mildly acidic to mildly alkaline.
SOIL TYPE | 50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Separate the baby bulbs from the mother
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | All season
ORIGIN | South Africa
NOTE | Can cause skin irritation like a rash. Skin will itch and it feels burning.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (5"). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to outdoors or full sun.
Growing Tips
Growing Tips
Rooting Tips
Rooting Tips
• Use calcined clay gravel, or horticultural sand to root cuttings.
• Root cuttings in bright shade.
Buying Tips
Buying Tips
• Avoid shipping delays by not purchasing plants during the Christmas and Holiday season.
• To avoid cold damage and shipping delays, refrain from purchasing plants during the winter months.
• Save on winter shipping costs by buying plants during the summer.
• Get the best quality plants by buying during summer.
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
Sale items are slightly smaller in size than the one shown in the picture.