How much sunlight does my Bulb Onion need?

Bulb Onion requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Bulb Onion toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Bulb Onion is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

How much humidity does Bulb Onion like?

Bulb Onion doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Bulb Onion?

Bulb Onion does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Bulb Onion?

Bulb Onion should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Bulb Onion native to?

Bulb Onion is native to the Northern Hemisphere, South America, and Africa .

What is the growth pattern for Bulb Onion?

Bulb Onion grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Bulb Onion be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bulb Onion can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Bulb Onion easy to care for?

Bulb Onion is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Bulb Onion?

Bulb Onion prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Globe Onion, Globe Onion, Onion, Bulb onion, Common onion, Green Onion, Evergreen White Bunching Onion, Sweet Spanish Yellow Utah, White Lisbon Bunching Onion, Brown Onion, Spring Onion, Yellow Onion, Vidalia sweet onion, red onion and Purple Onion

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Allium cepa

Genus

Allium

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

How to care for Bulb Onion

Water

How often to water your Bulb Onion

Bulb Onion needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Globe Onion in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bulb Onion: 1ft from a window

Bulb Onion love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bulb Onion does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bulb Onion in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bulb Onion

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bulb Onion: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bulb Onion after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Bulb Onion is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Native Region

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors