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Holly

My first corm experience! I looked into what I should do, and while I know some people hate the bottle cap method, others swear by it and I didn’t have any sphagnum moss (nor do I really want any due to unethical harvesting). Anyway, I gently peeled the outer brown layer so it looked a cream colour… and now it’s brown again? What’s going on here? Do I peel it again? Any insights would be much appreciated. Thank you! P.S. sorry for the crummy photo quality - though I don’t think there’s anything else you need to see?

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  1. Wolfen 🐺

    Do you have it under a light? Or bright window? That can cause browning of corms and roots.

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    • Holly

      Too much light! Oh! I hadn’t realized. I’ll move it somewhere a bit darker, but is it a bad sign? Do I need to do anything else? Thanks so much!

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    • Wolfen 🐺

      It shouldn't have harm it, just keep in mind these develop under ground, so lots of light isn't necessary though. Nope, if you're doing the 'bottles cap' method, it looks fine.

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    • Holly

      Thanks for your help! 💚

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  2. Alocasia addict

    IME, corms are pretty hardy. I had an alocasia die and dug some corms out of it a long time after and they sprouted from bottle caps . I had some in a Tupperware container and forgot to water for awhile and they did fine. As long as part of it is above water you should be fine

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