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title: "What is the best way to check for corms and how often do you do it? I…"
description: "What is the best way to check for corms and how often do you do it? I have a Dragon Scale Albo that is a nice size that probably has some nice corms under the…"
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# What is the best way to check for corms and how often do you do it? I…

_Posted by Plant Dad on 2025-06-10_

What is the best way to check for corms and how often do you do it? I have a Dragon Scale Albo that is a nice size that probably has some nice corms under the surface; She is in pon if that makes a difference

## 5 comments

### Bean sprout commented on 2025-06-10

I usually pull corms when repotting 🙂

#### Plant Dad replied on 2025-06-10

That's what I would think as well. Wasn't sure if some people check for them more often.

### BlondeinBrooklyn commented on 2025-06-13

I had this question too. If it's planted in semihydro I would think it could be done more frequently than when you outgrow a pot. I have mine in stratum \& perlite \& plan to check in a few months.

#### Plant Dad replied on 2025-06-13

Yes, the I am curious about is in Pon

#### BlondeinBrooklyn replied on 2025-06-13

I would imagine the plant could be easily pulled out of Pon. As I understand it the roots don't really adhere to the substrate. The bigger question is would regular harvesting "steal" nutrients from the mother plant. I suspect yes. But if the corm is already detached it should be good to remove. FYI-if you're on TT two great accounts to follow are RarePlantNinja \& ErinKeys79.

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