Globe Onion
About Globe Onion
Globe Onion is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Globe Onion likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Globe Onion belongs to the Allium genus, and is native to Central Asia.
⚠️ Globe Onion is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Allium cepa
Allium
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
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, Purple Onion and Yellow Sweet Onion
How to care for Globe Onion
How often to water your Globe Onion
every 9
Globe 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
Finding light for Globe Onion in your home
a window
Globe Onion love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Globe Onion does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Globe Onion in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Globe Onion
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 Globe Onion after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Any #tipsandtricks to make this onion thrive & happy 🙃? #globeonion
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Is my onion ready to harvest ? How will I know ?
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is there Hope for this dried out onion? I left my onion bed with my aunt for 3 weeks and she did not take the best care of my sprouting onion. Does this have any hope of growing further? #vegetablegardening #onions #NewPlantMom
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Looks like one of my onions might be almost ready to harvest #globeonion #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants
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Why is one thriving and the other declining 🤔
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Onilord has been like this for months, even on a regular watering schedule, I've moved him inside and outside. Even tried fertilizer. What am I doing wrong for Onilord to not grow?
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Allium's grown so much he doesn't fit the greg frame anymore 🥺 The last pic is the latest,He's gonna get a haircut today though,i need him for my ramen 😂 #newgrowth #happyplants #globeonion (22 jan-31st jan-11feb,Today.)
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(un)fortunately, this little guy's watch has ended. harvested and made the most satisfying egg sauce with the sprouts yesterday. so this is how it feels to grow your own food, huh? 😁
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how many days before I can harvest spring onions from my growing onion please? this is it as of yesterday and today. #help
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slowly but surely. first time growing onions in water and it's... actually growing? who knew? 🤭
Care Summary for Globe Onion
Globe Onion
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.