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title: "I’m trying to ID this alocasia that I got from the son of a collector…"
description: "I’m trying to ID this alocasia that I got from the son of a collector who had recently passed away. She had all sorts of hybrids. This looks like a ninja/black…"
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# I’m trying to ID this alocasia that I got from the son of a collector…

_Gepostet von Kirstie am 2026-09-30_

I’m trying to ID this alocasia that I got from the son of a collector who had recently passed away. She had all sorts of hybrids. This looks like a ninja/black velvet/maharani at first glance, but the leafs aren’t that thick and aren’t hugely velvety. They have a sheen similar to a regal shield? She did have corms from a maharani aurea there but it doesn’t have any variegation?

This is also my first time growing in semi hydro and I’d be grateful for any tips? I have this one and a dragon scale albo. They had completely dried out when I got them so I’m nervous about rot

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## 11 Kommentare

### plantgeek kommentierte am 2026-09-30

the transition is a little easier if you let them sit in just water to rehydrate for a few days, then into semi-hydro. this is an interesting hybrid though, i don't have an answer. i'm curious too!

#### Kirstie antwortete am 2026-09-30

Thank you. Will let you know if I find out. It was in semi hydro (pon I think) with the seller but the medium was completely dry? I sat in water for 20mins last night and put it in leca with a little water at the bottom (that’s all I had) but I’ve no experience at all using semi hydro?

#### plantgeek antwortete am 2026-09-30

PlantswithKrystal has a good few videos about pon and other semi-hydro methods on her youtube channel.

#### Kirstie antwortete am 2026-09-30

Oooh I’ll take a look! I love her content. Thank you

### Leanne kommentierte am 2026-09-30

Looks like my Black Velvet.

#### Kirstie antwortete am 2026-09-30

That’s what I originally thought it was, but the leaves have a sheen and aren’t really velvety or that dark. They have pale green backs?

### Phil kommentierte am 2026-09-30

Just be sure to remove all the soil or you risk root rot. And find a good nutrient supplement for semi hydro. Needs to say that on the label. After much trial and error, I have found semi hydro products from Growth Technology to be my favorite. Their products have made a huge difference for my semi hydro plants. Better prices and size selection thru Plant Haul rather than Amazon.

#### Kirstie antwortete am 2026-09-30

Thank you. It was already in a semi hydro set up but had unfortunately been neglected and was bone dry. I’ve got it in leca currently but I’m nervous it’s all going to rot

### Phishsticks kommentierte am 2026-10-11

I put the water level touching whatever roots are healthy and let the new growth chase the receding water level. Replace the water a minimum of once a week and it’ll bounce back(assuming enough light).

![Anhang 1 von 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JvUXxYHo_ZDGbFVkoUTDfWVGVTNRtgRfVHNkyZWQ2Qo/Uj1Mho5hTDuWxLLdAybgKQ.webp?size=large)

#### Phishsticks antwortete am 2026-10-11

Also, looks like a watsoniana. Very beautiful.

#### Kirstie antwortete am 2026-10-12

Thanks so much

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