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title: "This is my Pink Dragon Alocasia, I am new to the corms growing on the…"
description: "This is my Pink Dragon Alocasia, I am new to the corms growing on the stem. How do I know when to pluck them or do you just leave them and they create a new…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/gPdjWM7180S9X00pcS77i5"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "Leanne"
published: "2026-10-24T21:22:03.843695Z"
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# This is my Pink Dragon Alocasia, I am new to the corms growing on the…

_Posted by Leanne on 2026-10-24_

This is my Pink Dragon Alocasia, I am new to the corms growing on the stem. How do I know when to pluck them or do you just leave them and they create a new growth point. Thanks 😊

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## 2 comments

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-10-25

Following cause I’d like to know what people think on this too. 💚

### Plant Guy from LA commented on 2026-10-25

Generally you'll know theyre ready when you can lightly tap or tug and they pop right off! But size wise they'll be about a centimeter or two in diameter

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