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Alocasia Zebrina Variegata Variegated Rare Live Starter Plant Corms Indoor Houseplant Free Phytosanitary Growing Alocasia Zebrina Variegata from corms requires careful attention to ensure proper sprouting and growth. Here's a step by step guide to successfully propagate your plant. Choose Healthy Corms Inspect the corms for firmness, no signs of rot, and visible "eyes" or nodes, which will sprout into new plants. Prepare the Corms If your corms have dried roots attached, gently remove them to prevent rot. Soak the corms in lukewarm water for a few hours to rehydrate them. You can add a small amount of rooting hormone to the water for better results. Choose the Growing Medium Use a well draining medium such as: Sphagnum moss Coco coir Perlite mixed with peat moss Sterilize the medium to eliminate any pathogens. Plant the Corms Place the corm in the medium with the "eye" side up. Cover lightly with the medium, leaving part of the corm exposed to prevent overburial. Provide Ideal Conditions Temperature: Maintain a warm environment (70–85F or 21–29C). Humidity: Keep humidity levels high, ideally above 60%. A humidity dome or plastic bag can help. Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the corm. Watering: Keep the medium moist but not soggy. Overwatering can lead to rot. Wait for Sprouting It can take a few weeks to a few months for the corm to sprout, depending on its health and conditions. Be patient and avoid disturbing the corm too often. Care After Sprouting Once a shoot appears, move the corm to a more stable potting mix: Use a mix of orchid bark, perlite, and peat for aeration and drainage. Water regularly but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Continue providing high humidity and indirect light. Fertilize After the plant has a few leaves, begin feeding it with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks. With proper care, your Alocasia Zebrina Variegata will grow into a stunning plant.