Ornithogalum longibracteatum — pregnant onion

O. longibracteatum has large globose bulbs, about half of which are exposed, with long evergreen leaves, and producing long flower spikes with the typical ornithogalum green-white flowers. Not very frost resistant, however resists to long droughts and is ideal as a houseplant. Unusual feature is the formation of bulblets on the exterior of the bulbs. Can also be grown in the ground in sheltered position or under shrubs.

The genus

The genus consists mainly of winter-growing species from Europe, the Near East and South Africa which are available for planting during the summer and autumn. A few evergreen or winter-dormant species come from the eastern part of South Africa which are presented in our winterplanting catalog. Flowers are very often white with a green median line arranged in a raceme (though some south African species are yellow or orange).

Family :Liliaceae
Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
Common name :pregnant onion
Native to :Afrique du Sud
Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
Colour :White
Hardiness :medium
Exposure :half-shade
Storage organ :bulb
Growth :evergreen
Flowering height :70-100 cm
Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Glasshouse - Indoors

Growing cycle

	Jan				Feb				Mar				Apr				May				Jun				Jul				Aug				Sep				Oct				Nov				Dec
Planting
Growth
Flowering

Planting :January (sem. 2-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-2)

Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)

Flowering :February (sem. 2-4), March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 2-4), May (sem. 2-2), September (sem. 1-3), October (sem. 1-3), November (sem. 1-3)