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title: "My first corm is sprouting. Not sure why the others aren't but I'm…"
description: "My first corm is sprouting. Not sure why the others aren't but I'm proud of this learning experience. I might experiment with different mediums in the future…"
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author: "Teejaay"
published: "2026-07-27T20:54:23.627487Z"
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# My first corm is sprouting. Not sure why the others aren't but I'm…

_Posted by Teejaay on 2026-07-27_

My first corm is sprouting. Not sure why the others aren't but I'm proud of this learning experience. I might experiment with different mediums in the future but from what I've read online perlite is the most affective.  
What works best for you when planting corms?

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## 3 comments

### JuicyCactussy commented on 2026-07-27

I never have luck with these in general for some reason. Maybe try moist sphagnum moss in a sealed container

### TabbyTai commented on 2026-07-27

I’ve had success sprouting corms in moss. :)

### GreenLeaf commented on 2026-07-27

I’m with both of the above 👆

I do damp moss, nestle the corms into the top (not fully covered), and then lid. I open it every few days for some air flow, and mist every few weeks to maintain humidity. I leave them in there till I have 1-2 leaves. Clear take-out containers work really well :)

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