Albuca bracteata is a cryptophyte, as the foliage dies back during drought periods.

[8] It was transferred to Albuca in 2009,[1] along with other species of Ornithogalum, based on a molecular phylogenetic study.

[9] Albuca bracteata is native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal).

The common name "pregnant onion" is due to the small adventitious bulblets that form from the initial bulb scales, which are likened to "babies".

[13] Mature plants will benefit from slight drying between waterings, although underwatering will induce dormancy.

During the winter months this plant can be allowed to go dormant and the bulbs stored at cooler temperatures.

[14] The sap can cause contact dermatitis and most parts of this plant are considered toxic to humans.