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title: "A friend just gave me these and I don't know what they are or what to…"
description: "A friend just gave me these and I don't know what they are or what to do with them. One end was mushy so I cleaned them up to the solid part and now need to…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Stephanie"
published: "2026-01-10T20:08:28.347871Z"
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# A friend just gave me these and I don't know what they are or what to…

_Posted by Stephanie on 2026-01-10_

A friend just gave me these and I don't know what they are or what to do with them. One end was mushy so I cleaned them up to the solid part and now need to know what to do now. Thanks for all your help

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## 6 comments

### Sunny commented on 2026-01-10

Ask the friend what the plant looks like and if she has photos. That would help identify the plant. 🪴🍀

#### Stephanie replied on 2026-01-10

She's not sure. She just said they were corms

#### Sunny replied on 2026-01-10

You will have to plant them to see the plant. I don’t recognize these corms. 🪴🍀

### Tee Jay commented on 2026-01-11

Is it oxalis possibly? I’d plant them in early spring and give lots of light and warmth and just wait and see!

### Waspinator commented on 2026-01-11

Plant them with the pointy end down and the cut end slightly out of the soil. Use a basic potting mix plus some extra drainage, especially at the bottom of the pot. Use a pot that's 1-2 inches in diameter larger than the corms. Keep the soil moist as you would for an average tropical plant and enjoy the surprise

#### Stephanie replied on 2026-01-11

Thanks I will try that.

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