This Sonic Bloom tuber was overwintered in the ground the winter of ‘24/‘25, and I’m so glad I dug it up in the fall because this crazy Northeast winter likely would’ve killed it. I want to start it indoors, but I’m new to dividing them. Looks to me like I have 2-3 viable options, including the mother (on the left in 1st photo). The middle one’s neck is still intact, but I’m unsure there’s an eye. The one on the right (pic #4 is a better angle) has the most obvious eye. How/where would you suggest I cut? Or maybe I just keep it intact? Whaddya think?
by Obvious_Pearls
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The first step to dividing is cutting away the obvious junk. So trim off the ones that are broken and mother (optional, if healthy it can be grown again but wont be as successful).
Usually then it becomes clearer where to divide to keep your good tubers.
I might be wrong but those tubers look a bit dry… maybe you should soak them in water first and gauge if they’re still alive…