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title: "Got all my corms ready to grow. (These are only 1/4 of what I have)…"
description: "Got all my corms ready to grow. (These are only 1/4 of what I have) In case anyone didn’t know, because I just learned the hard way. Arum and elephant ear…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/DZl3EclpQfi0fBjBXv0mkg"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Josie"
published: "2024-04-30T00:34:05.858143Z"
language: "en"
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# Got all my corms ready to grow. (These are only 1/4 of what I have)…

_Posted by Josie on 2024-04-30_

Got all my corms ready to grow. (These are only 1/4 of what I have)

In case anyone didn’t know, because I just learned the hard way. Arum and elephant ear corms/bulbs can cause extreme skin irritation. Luckily mine is minor but it’s plant poison and if severe enough needs medical intervention. Alcohol, degreaser soap, or plant poison soap and lots of washing is supposed to help.  
Hope somebody learns from my mistake. 😭

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## 3 comments

### MudSkipper Jnr commented on 2024-04-30

😱🤗🤗🤗

### Mullein commented on 2024-04-30

Oh, good to know! Dieffenbachia sap can be toxic too, I’ve been told. I’ve also read philodendron sap can be irritating too. I haven’t experienced that with mine, but it might be more intense for other people. I wash my hands after things like trimming, propagating, and repotting any plant, just in case

#### Josie replied on 2024-04-30

I am known for having very sensitive skin but anyone can experience irritation. Also good to know that information because I have a couple philodendrons. With my alocasia I don’t seem to have any issues with the plant itself, or the roots. Just the corms.

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