Corm Sprouting Cups – Self‑Watering Starter Pods Jump‑start your corms with these reusable self‑watering sprouting cups, perfect for Alocasia, Colocasia, and other bulb‑ or corm‑forming plants. Each set includes a clear outer reservoir cup, a colored inner cup, dome lid, and pre‑installed wick that gently pulls moisture up from the water below, keeping your propagation medium evenly damp without waterlogging. The transparent sides make it easy to watch roots and shoots develop, and the dome helps hold humidity around tender new growth until it’s ready for open‑air conditions. Ideal for: - Alocasia and Colocasia corms - Small bulbs, offsets, and chunky cuttings - Sphagnum, semi‑hydro media, or airy propagation mixes Features: - Self‑watering wick system that maintains consistent moisture - Bright, rainbow inner cups to color‑code varieties or stages - Clear reservoir for instant water‑level checks - Dome lid for high humidity while corms are activating - Reusable, easy to clean, and compatible with soil‑based or semi‑hydro setups What’s included - 1 corm sprouting cup (outer reservoir + colored inner cup + wick + dome lid) - Basic care and sprouting instructions from The Accidental Plant Shop How to use – corm sprouting instructions 1. **Prepare the reservoir** - Fill the clear outer cup about 1/3–1/2 full of water so the wick hangs into the water but the inner cup will sit above it. - Optional: Add a very light, balanced fertilizer to the water for an extra boost once roots appear. 2. **Add your propagation medium** - Place the colored inner cup with wick installed into the reservoir. - Fill the inner cup with a loose, airy mix such as 50/50 Fluval Stratum + perlite, or sphagnum moss + perlite. - Lightly moisten the mix so it is damp but not dripping; the wick will keep it evenly moist. 3. **Plant the corm** - Position the corm with the pointy or “eye” side facing up. - Nestle it into the medium with just the top at or slightly above the surface to reduce rot. - Firm the medium gently around the sides to stabilize the corm. 4. **Cover and place** - Snap the dome lid on to trap humidity while the corm wakes up. - Set the cup in a warm, bright spot with indirect light—avoid harsh direct sun on the dome. 5. **Monitor and maintain** - Check the reservoir weekly and top up as needed; keep water below the inner cup so the wick, not the corm, contacts the water. - If the medium ever feels too wet, remove the dome or let the top dry slightly before replacing. 6. **After sprouting** - Once you see a healthy shoot and a few roots, remove the dome and let the plant acclimate to open air. - When roots fill the cup or the first leaf hardens off, transplant into a larger pot with your usual aroid mix or semi‑hydro setup.
