Step-By-Step BEST Way to Propagate Alocasia from Corms | Propagating Alocasia Bulbs (Corms)

[@Juli-tn5ee]

Wow, thank you so much. The most helpful video about corms, ever. You are doing an amazing research-work!! 👍🏻

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!!

[@crystalnuttcoaching]

Agree. That was so good!

[@alikjar]

+1 this video is so useful. Love the step by step thank you!

[@darlawetzel50]

Thank you! It's very refreshing to watch a direct and informative video without 30 minutes of blather. Perfect!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome 💚

[@laisamarques]

I'm coming back to this video to say IT WORKED!🎉🎉🎉 I followed this step by step and grew some Alocasia reginula corms.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful!💚💚💚

[@rintheexplorer]

Best clear confident logical plant teacher ever

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awe, thank you💚

[@lucyloo8965]

For anyone wondering about light, I am propagating my alocasia polly corms and have pretty much only used a grow light bulb ( the only place I can grow them is like 15 feet from any window ) and they have grown wonderfully! first leaf is unraveling after about a month and a half. they are about 8-10 inches from the grow light bulb right under it.

[@jordyn87]

I was wondering if I should have them in light or darkness. I have 4 total in water right now, and just moved one into moss, just to see how it'll do in there.. this is my first time dealing with corms. 😊😅

[@jordyn87]

So I'm just going to move them back under my grow lights 😊

[@angelicamassey8377]

I was just going to ask if it would b the same under a grow light,so thanks😊

[@Rootawakeningco]

What about when it has first leaf? Still under grow light?

[@isaacspeyer1129]

Also: as an aroid, and if you hate soil, you can also just leave it in water as Alocasia can grow fully hydroponically!

[@crystalnuttcoaching]

That is so cool!! You finally helped me understand what hydroponic means!

[@CRo480]

Whhhhhaaat?!?😮 thank you for saying this !

[@alikjar]

Thank you for sharing. I rescued an alocasia that was suffering in soil, and has been thriving in water. 3 pups so far, and thinking of keeping them all in water, to avoid root rot etc.

[@moonbaby2783]

Hi there, late to this party...lol. thinking about doing my alocasia poly and jacklyn in full hydro. Have any suggestions on the right vessel for them...like how should they sit in the vessel. Should the rhizomes be above the water? Also, feel silly asking this, but do you get corms in water?

[@alikjar]

⁠@@moonbaby2783happy to share my limited experience so far. My alocasias are small, so keeping them in a jar. Water goes up a third or half way up the stump. I had pups forming on the main parent plant stump, so tried to keep the tops of those not submerged in water. For 4-5 months in winter, I used no fertiliser and it’s been growing just fine. The corms/pups developed so well that I’ve transferred to their own small jars. Keeping them in direct light (I’m based in the UK, direct light in winter is not so bright!). Hope this helps! Experiment and see what works for you 🪴👍

[@claraavin3261]

Thank you for showing me not to throw away my dead alocasia plants without removing the corms.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

As long as there are corms technically the plant is not dead and the corms will eventually push new growth up out of the soil, but sometimes it’s quicker and easier to remove them and start from scratch as it were💚

[@lorisoergel5286]

I’m so glad I found your video. I am going to try your water method! Thank you.

[@simplyb.8959]

All of my small ones have worked for Alocasias. I've had 100% success with propagating them in sphagnum moss.

[@vickiandKi]

This was an incredibly comprehensive course in corms. I never would have tried it in water, I use perlite. So much more satisfying to see those roots at a glance! You have a new subscriber. 😁

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@oliverklein1612]

Perlite is such a good idea. I’ve done a few in water in small plastic containers, but it’s difficult to keep the plant upright so the roots all grow downward. Usually, I end up with roots growing sideways. Still works out fine with oil, by holding the corm upright in perlite makes so much sense. Any downside you’ve experienced?

[@vickiandKi]

@@oliverklein1612 No downside using perlite so far. I had some itty bitty corms, just bigger than a pea that I thought for sure would just melt, but after about a month and a half 3 of the 4 are sprouting. I am using perlite for some Orange Bird of Paradise and Pony tail palm seeds and they are sprouting quickly.

[@Alex_Carroll_Ceramics]

This was the perfect video for me, thank you. Clear, concise, no filler, beautiful house!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome!

[@Luckylizze]

Wow, you really made this easy for me to propagate my little corms really appreciate it. Good video.👍

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help!💚

[@Lela-plants]

I have mine in a moss prop box along with the “stem” part of the mother. We had a 4 day power outage in late June and temps hit 100F outside so it was hellish on my second floor. The alocasia was a victim of the heat. I saved the stalk and it now has new roots and growth points. I am so excited to see how she develops!

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

What a brilliant video! When I brought my first little alocasia home, she sent 4 scout bulbs in 4 directions. They reached the end of the pot, waited there a few weeks, and then dried off one by one. Until now, I didn´t understand why she let them to dry out and put on other bulbs from the soil instead. My alocasia keeps sending these little scouts again and again, so finally I understand it :-) I thought she was measuring the pot :-D I didn´t know they need more room to actually grow.

[@cheekynandosss581]

This video was so helpful, I found like ten corms when I repotted my alocasia and I’ve managed to get most to root and three have their first leaves! So excited!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful!💚

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

I had to repot t my alocasia because I wanted to check the roots, and I found a fabric plug (ugh), and seven corms (yay!) Following your advice I got all seven to sprout! I'm so happy! I can see the curls and roots growing every day. I hope they all make it. I can't wait to transfer them to soil and grow them into baby plants I can swap or give away.

[@marymissmary]

I just found my first corms today! Didn’t even know they were a thing, lolz. Gonna use this technique to try and let it grow! Thank you!

[@Heartshackles]

I ordered some corms recently for an alocasia that I haven't been able to find otherwise... so this will definitely make me feel more comfortable when the corms finally arrive, thank you!

[@worldgonemad1977]

Thank you for the most informative video on Y/T on this process. I’m happy to tell you that I now have 4 Amazonica Curly corms which have 2 leaves and 1 tiny corm which is shooting. I transferred them to moss and they will stay there till they move on to Leca, which the mother plant lives in. I’m so happy I found your channel💕

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome!

[@torigladstone2446]

Just found 8 corms (dropped one down the sink drain by accident) trying this method, very informative video keep up the good work!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I hate when that happens lol

[@luciaingaramo4192]

Amazing, I had them for 3 months with the soil method and they didn't even move. Now I've followed your steps and only in 2 days I already have roots. Thank you ❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Woohoo! Glad I could help💚💚💚

[@TheC3.]

I ordered a mystery box of 4 (6-inch ) plants on Etsy. As I repotted them into a terracotta pot, I found two corms! I had not seen this video yet, and left them outside, thinking they were Leca balls. After seeing your video, I retrieved them. I put them in a class jar of moist moss and capped it with some air holes. I placed the jar under a full spectrum light on a heat mat, which happens to be in the house of my tortoise 😊 thanks for the video!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome, and you’re welcome💚

[@MzEbony_Luvz]

Very informative and straight to the point. I like how you use regular stuff around the house and don't advocate for all these fancy gadgets.

[@lucyloo8965]

The most helpful video of all time!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awe, thank you so much!💚

[@sierra734]

Yes I just used your protocol - my maharani I’ve had a few years it was dormant over a year . I just lightly checked and I found 5 ! I can’t wait to have a tiny baby maharani thank you ❤ Can’t wait to get corms from my Stingray .

[@Chiips55]

I got an alocasia as a gift last year and I have no idea what I'm doing with it, today I saw one of those corms getting out of the soil and really wondering what it was! What a coincidence I found your video 🤣

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Happy coincidence!💚

[@sdouglas9003]

This was the most helpful video I’ve watched! Perfectly explained, and with examples! I intend to watch more of your videos - this one was the first. I’ve also subscribed so I don’t miss any. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you so much!

[@maryvalerio5662]

This is such a fantastic video! Definitely one of the most informative and succinct videos I have ever watched on youtube for any topic. Your direct and informative style is so perfect for a how-to-do video. You took the fear of plant propagation right out of me! I'm a new subscriber now. Thank you!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@katytata4063]

I followed all of your directions for corn propagation, and all eight of my comms have now all formed leaves. I really don’t need eight more Alocasia. How many Alocasia could I put in one pot? I really had no idea how huge these plants get and thanks to your potting mix recipes all of my plants have beyond thrived. I guess I could give some plants away. I only have so much room. Thank you for all your advice.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I probably wouldn’t do more than three in a pot. Gift or sell the rest💚

[@PlantsByNate]

A friend is sending me my first corms! She suggested this Video! So informative! Seriously, thank you! Now I have some confidence!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful!

[@diane5454]

Wow! You are so good at explaining things. I’m so glad that I found you last week. You’re the best.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@enidaakdeniz8495]

Thank you so much! I’ve tried it and got 5 healthy new Alocasia Macrorrizha variegated 🎉

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful!!

[@cheryltaillon9277]

I have just recently found your videos and am so impressed. I have always had "houseplants" mainly focusing on my outdoor garden but have recently been bitten by the bug that makes you love these more unusual plants, my favourites being different varieties of Alocasia. Your videos are so full of good practical information that I actually feel more confident with my new plant obsession. Thank you so much for what you are doing ☺️

[@AlohaPlantLife]

So glad I could be of help💚

[@kelly_mwg]

Looked at so much videos and none were as useful as this! Best explanation and very thorough! Thanks!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!💚

[@ClearviewDriving]

Thank you so much for this video!! I never knew about corms and I’m so excited to find them and start new alocasias from a speed 🥹🥹🥹❤️

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Lavanya-l4q]

THANKYOU SO MUCH, ive been looking for an alternative to spag moss or fluval bcs i hate the idea of them but didn't know how effective water propogation could be, ur method is perfect for me & the way i like to grow my plants, easy to keep things clean and fresh, and easy to observe everything thats going on with the babies, thankyou 💗

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help!💚

[@karma1111]

omg thank you so much, this was so helpful! I thought it wasn't actually a corm because of how wierd it looks and was scared to cut it off, wish me luck with propagating my black velvet!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’ve got this!💚

[@enzaricciardi9170]

WOW!!! What a great video. I'm just learning about Alocasias and so grateful to have found your video. Thanks sooooooooooo much!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome, and best if luck on your Alocasia journey!💚

[@enzaricciardi9170]

@@AlohaPlantLife Thank you.... 💚

[@lilouthree8607]

This is the most helpful corm video I've seen yet 👏👏 going to try the bottle cap method :)

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Yay! Thank you!💚

[@LifeWithLeavesGH]

Wow very knowledgeable and helpful video! Thanks!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome!💚

[@911axe]

Could you maybe put another 4 inch planter directly next to it and guide the stolon growth into it? I mean you could even add another if you had to, but obviously 2 empty pots next to it all the time would be done more in a nursery setting than on a livingroom display shelf. Or maybe use one pot and slowly move it away as the stolon grows. Getting ready to germinate a couple pink princess alocasias and your video came up. Thanks for posting the these instructions.

[@joannamartinez3379]

Thank you thank you !!! I follow the bottle caps are working so far is sprouting can’t wait to see the leaves !!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Excellent!

[@OliverEnding]

First video that popped up for my alocasia propagation search and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the great video. Subscribed 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome! Thank you!💚

[@rodneybever9583]

I keep about an inch layer of moss on the soil for most of my plants and I have found that this caused corms to grow just above the soil and just below the moss, but larger like they were under the soil.

[@fangyuehe277]

Wow! Thanks so much for the tips! I used your method and all of my six silver dragon corms are geminated! Now I will try for the string ray now. You are life saver! ❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful!💚

[@morgan-jaymiesoares6402]

Aloha! My Regal Shield had a WHOOPING 47 corm babies! And I’m currently on day 6 of propagation with your methods and every single one (including the tinest of ones) and starting to be in the little curling form! I’m so happy. Had a bit of mold on a few but nothing alcohol couldn’t kill and a few drops in the prop water as well… lol. Thank you so much! Looks like I’ll be buying some bigger vessels!! And a lot of them!!

[@SoulAndGarden]

My alocasia corms are growing on the surface of the soil, literally sticking out. Once mature, the stems die off and the corms are left on ground. What I did was propagated them directly on soil and they all sprouted except for one. But I love to try your method of propagating corms in water. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome!

[@ShayLuvHair]

This video was so helpful. I have a question. Hydroponic plants produce corms?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

That is an excellent question. They should be able to, however, I don’t have any corm producing plants currently in a hydroponic set up to know if it happens less frequently or not. But now you’ve got me wanting to experiment lol💚

[@jefftucker9225]

I just got my first corms from my alocasia, I'm using your bottle cap method, only thing I did different was put some saran wrap over the bottle cap and poke a hole in it then put my corm in the hole to stop it from falling over, now it's a waiting game to see if I get lucky and get them to sprout, thanks for the video, I didn't even know about corms until I seen this

[@risn3874]

Thank you for the good explanation i have a elephant ear and i am waiting one year to grow new now i will try your method

[@MisadventureMisty]

I found 2 corms (1 med and 1 small) and I followed your video to the letter. Much to my delight both grew roots. The small one even sprouted a leaf after 1 month in a little bottle cap. Albeit a very very small leaf 😂 Thanks so much for your video!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful!💚

[@jason_lee25]

I've been propagating my Alocasia using your corm in a bottle cap method. It really worked well for me. Thank you!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wonderful! Glad I could help💚

[@DeadZone318]

Aloha. I'm super glad that I found your video....... I just ordered (5) Alocasia Frydek Veriegata corms, and this is definitely the best way I've seen to germinate them. Thanks.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

So glad I could help!

[@circe...]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful! 😊😊 I found my first bulb a month ago, but did not know what to really do (stuck it in soil) and it disintegrated. But after watching your video, I feel a little more prepared for next time, but also realized that my 3 sibling plants that have grown next to the mother plant are from bulbs I never dug out. Very cool 😀😀

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help!💚

[@TrophyOSJ]

Thank you. I learned a lot. My alocasia I just repotted had 18 corms. First time dealing with this. (Beginner plant guy 😊).

[@AlohaPlantLife]

That’s a lot of corms!!

[@Danko_HS]

I'd just make a corm salad at this point! 🙃

[@TrophyOSJ]

@@Danko_HS sounds yummy.

[@Neliciae]

Thank you so much ! I've recently was gifted an anthurium metallicum and it had about 5 corms in the soil when transferring it to a different medium. I'm going to follow these steps. Thanks for the education on these ; wonderful video :D

[@SleeepyZzZ]

I have two Alocasia Samar Lance corms that im so excited to try this on!!!

[@Uneducatedgardener]

Thank you so much for this. I couldn't find much information about this. I have an alocasia wentii. Had 3 corms, scared me and wasnt sure what to do, or what exactly what they were. But i followed your guide lines, was able to show my few followers, let yhem know who showed me the way. And im excited for the next few weeks. Thank you so much

[@MariaMartinez-tx9np]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ I got five corms out of my big one I really hope that I can do this. I'm so excited I've never had an alocasia Polly before so I'm really excited and then if I could propagate even more better! ❤😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You can do it!💚💚💚

[@cspel002]

This video is awesome..I just repotted my new 10in regal shield and I found about 4 to 5 corms. Can't wait to try and propagate

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome!💚 Glad I could help!

[@RachelLove444]

This is awesome, thank you so much

[@SallyHurley-nm9tb]

Thank you so much. I have been successful using your method. Your video has been very helpful

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Great to hear!💚

[@christinmullins8269]

Where did you get those adorable tubes with the lip? Those are perfect!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

It was either at Michael’s or Hobby lobby.

[@ericestrada5472]

I just found three large corms in the soil of my black velvet that died. I was so happy! I forgot they made corms!!!🖤🖤🖤

[@TheChelly83]

I bought an alacasia on clearance from Trader Joes this past Jan. It looked pretty dead, but for $7, i figured "why not?". I've done nothing to it but water it occasionally and somehow it survived, multiplied, and as of today, I have repotted it into 2 seperate containers and ended up wirh 18 corms. I'm going to try this method of propigating them and hope to have plants to give to family and friends.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

18! Wow!💚💚💚

[@Goody-jg9tx]

I've tried water and they just turned to mush but you have inspired me to try your method the next time I come across a corm😊 I lost most of my alocasia when I was in the hospital, but I hope to get more one day . I adore them. Thank you for this dear ❤️

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@aingealtara1479]

.. Maybe I should see what's going on with my corms 🤔 I know they have roots, and lots of them (got 15 corms from one plant), but they are in spagnum moss.. I'm new to corms, so didn't know what else to do with them ☺️ it's so exciting 🤗

[@CJ78969]

Thanks so much 💖 I think this might help me save my jacklyn

[@chrisgallagher85]

Brilliant video, and thanks for sharing. This is fabulous knowledge to have. Cheers.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@maartekyel829]

Thanks for tips and tutorial for alocasia plants I love this plant

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@Th3Luchador]

This is a really good informative video. I will try this. Thank you

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome💚

[@sabbyn.1815]

Thanks just propgated a few corms. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@haitch04]

Great video, I am new and am trying propagating the corms in a Fluval Stratum equivalent here in UK ( tropica aquasoil), in a food container with lid, they have just started the "pearls" with a hint of a leaf so I'll leave them and see how they go. Any problems and I'll sure use your water method next time. Thank you for sharing.x

[@aspirativemusicproduction2135]

Just the video I needed. I'll try that.

[@2008omsairam]

Thank you so much for explaining about the corms in detail. I loved your video, and you've got a new subscriber!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the planty fam!💚

[@darthtraya8305]

Lol. Well now I know which way they got. I wasn’t sure what was the top and what was the bottom!

[@ravenchau5758]

The most helpful video! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome!💚

[@kleakatrah206]

Thank you!!! This is one of the most informative video's so far. You know your 💩💩💩💩 I've had trouble in the past where if I let any water touch the corm, it rots! IDKW??? One thing that also helps when removing the sheath is a pointed tweezer. I have had success with semi-hydroponics with my larger Alocasia's. ( I have over 70 + indoor plants in semi-hydroponics, mostly DIY PONS). All of them do amazing, especially once I started using a humidifier. I believe that's the key!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Just curious, do you experience a lot of pest issues or no? I’ve heard some people say that going to all pon has resulted in way less pest outbreaks…

[@theresasteiner2748]

Mine took much longer than I anticipated but I finally have great roots started and a few leaves. Things always seem to take longer in my house but I'm learning patience. We'll get there eventually.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

That's great!💚

[@saccerduh]

Excellent video, you are brilliant! I was trying but I put the corms upside down 😅 Now I know the correct way

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help!💚

[@Tamarindgyal]

Your video was absolutely perfect for my questions, thank you so very much

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome!

[@kellypotter4833]

Thank you, your video is very helpful with my first corm baby!

[@Herbsformentalhealth]

Learned a lot. New subscriber supporting my fellow content creators for the algorithms 😂

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome! Thank you!💚

[@roselynburciar7401]

Great information about propagation of corms !

[@whyisgamora4191]

Great video! Straight to the point, covering everything you need to know. I found 12 corms so I'm looking forward to lots of new alocasia babies!

[@neutronshiva2498]

I just potted couple corms into soil, but I potted them with the side that was connected to root facing down. I guess I need to turn them the opposite side :D

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Based on the way you just described it I think you actually did it correctly but hard to say without seeing it

[@jefftucker9225]

kind of of reminds me of how you grow a avocado from seed

[@theresasteiner2748]

I transferred an All Asia Polly to pin today and we've got7 baby corms! So I researched this video and I'm going to try your method. I'm using salt vessels. Wish me luck!!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You got this!

[@theresasteiner2748]

Ok. It's been 6 weeks and my forms have NO root starts. I have them in salt vessels under a cliche. The mother plant has died so it's really imperative that these survive. Any suggestions???

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@theresasteiner2748 Are you able to send me a pic on Instagram or Facebook?

[@theresasteiner2748]

@@AlohaPlantLife Well, I’m not sure. I do have a Facebook account.

[@_CharlieZamora]

Thanks!!! Just what I was looking for!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad I could help!

[@AnaMartinez-jq1wn]

Thank you!! I love this video🥰. Where did you buy the little glass containers you put them after it grew roots?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Either Michaels or Hobby Lobby💚

[@hennesseyme9112]

I prop my corms in Fluval Stratum and they love it.

[@robinferdinandsen7122]

those curls are so cute 😄🥰

[@nikhicormier5815]

I came back to rewatch this to make sure I am doing it right. I repotted my Melo and found three corms- pretty sure one will do nothing. Anyway- thank you so much for this!! Side note- my last name is actually Cormier...which is French. Always new it had something to do with trees but this is too funny that I have now found my way to Alocasias and am doing this. I am legit a....cormier.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

😂

[@da1whoseblack]

Great and informative video. I bought my first Alocasia (Odora Batik) and went looking around for corms and found none. Do you know how often they produce corms? I would love to try and propagate more for the fun of it.

[@delphinelim9072]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you! My black velvet alocasia yielded 5 corms. Will try your method. 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome!

[@catherineelainebaxter4609]

Absolutely bluddy brilliant. Thank you so much ❤

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You are so welcome! 💚

[@jesyblacksonblackjamcianqu9144]

I have a alocasia black stem and I’m about to repot it and I’m hoping it’ll have corms instead of placing it by my window would it also work with my LED lights?

[@kackymay6032]

Well I just propagated two corms your way. I wish I could have found a bottle cap like yours, mines a little bigger and it was hard to keep them up right, I put some pon in to keep them up. Well see what happens in a month maybe. Great video thank you!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You’re welcome! The black velvet ones I harvested in the video just started getting roots and their curls!

[@slmsmom8]

I was wondering what my alocasia black velvet was doing (the stolens)!

[@marasmithson6218]

I just found 13 larger corms in alocasias by 'accident' so imma try my best now

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Wow!! So many!💚

[@AmitKumar-hq3ms]

Nice video with good details. Thanks will try your method. Regards

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you so much💚