Pregnant Onion (Ornithogalum caudatum): Reviving a Stressed Plant

Why Your Pregnant Onion Declined

Two critical issues: insufficient light and overwatering. This South African succulent needs bright light and a distinct dry period between waterings.

Immediate Rescue Plan

1. Move to direct sun: South/west windowsill, or outdoors in summer (acclimate gradually).
2. Water by weight, not schedule:
   • Water thoroughly. Feel the pot's weight (wet weight).
   • Wait until pot feels much lighter and soil surface is pale.
   • Water again. Frequency varies—could be weekly or biweekly.
3. Remove dead leaves: Trim brown/yellow foliage at the base.
4. Check the bulb: If mushy and dark, it may be too far gone. Firm bulbs can recover.

Key Insight

Pregnant onion is not a cactus—don't let it go bone dry. But it must dry substantially between waterings. "Very indirect sunlight" is insufficient; this plant wants full sun.

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