2022年10月4日 · Growing corms is an easy way to provide a landscape full of beauty. Much like bulbs, corms require nutrient rich, well-draining soil. Many like sunny locations but it is best to check on the plant tag to determine the exact exposure.

2024年9月20日 · To the horticulturist, the terms "bulbs," "tubers," "rhizomes," and "corms" all have distinct meanings. But when gardeners are speaking casually, they often fail to make a distinction between them. Instead, they loosely call all of these swollen, underground plant parts "bulbs."

Corm, bulbo-tuber, or bulbotuber is a short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ that some plants use to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as summer drought and heat (perennation).

corm, vertical, fleshy, underground stem that acts as a food-storage structure in certain seed plants. It bears membranous or scaly leaves and buds, and, unlike in bulbs, these do not appear as visible rings when the corm is cut in half.

2023年11月24日 · Corms are fascinating structures found in certain plants that play a crucial role in their survival and propagation. These structures are often mistaken for bulbs or tubers, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart.

2017年4月2日 · Corms look a lot like bulbs on the outside but they are quite different. They have the same type of protective covering and a basal plate like the bulb does, but do not grow in layers. Instead, the corm is the actual base for the flower stem and has a solid texture.

2024年9月16日 · What the heck is a corm? What am I supposed to do with a tuber? Read this quick guide to demystify different kinds of bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes.