--- 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…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/ozdGyMbr1SjYkmhTYZq1qd?language=ja" community: "Alocasia Aficionados" author: "Kirstie" published: "2026-09-30T08:13:56.001039Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ow5JjVhgDvaTsZmJ9ObVt7uDC29ewdQHwkDWFJEN7SU/iIQVcjapQQe7IgF0KqQ2jA.webp?size=large" --- [コミュニティ](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ja) / [Alocasia Aficionados](https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA.md?language=ja) # I’m trying to ID this alocasia that I got from the son of a collector… _Kirstieさんが2026-09-30に投稿しました_ 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 ![3件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ow5JjVhgDvaTsZmJ9ObVt7uDC29ewdQHwkDWFJEN7SU/iIQVcjapQQe7IgF0KqQ2jA.webp?size=large) ![3件中2件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ow5JjVhgDvaTsZmJ9ObVt7uDC29ewdQHwkDWFJEN7SU/JxJcZ8R2RomCSeXM8Wd_fg.webp?size=large) ![3件中3件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ow5JjVhgDvaTsZmJ9ObVt7uDC29ewdQHwkDWFJEN7SU/MUyRGc44SiuTHrQT7zJmGQ.webp?size=large) ## 11件のコメント ### plantgeekさんが2026-09-30にコメントしました 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さんが2026-09-30に返信しました 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さんが2026-09-30に返信しました PlantswithKrystal has a good few videos about pon and other semi-hydro methods on her youtube channel. #### Kirstieさんが2026-09-30に返信しました Oooh I’ll take a look! I love her content. Thank you ### Leanneさんが2026-09-30にコメントしました Looks like my Black Velvet. #### Kirstieさんが2026-09-30に返信しました 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さんが2026-09-30にコメントしました 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さんが2026-09-30に返信しました 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さんが2026-10-11にコメントしました 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). ![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JvUXxYHo_ZDGbFVkoUTDfWVGVTNRtgRfVHNkyZWQ2Qo/Uj1Mho5hTDuWxLLdAybgKQ.webp?size=large) #### Phishsticksさんが2026-10-11に返信しました Also, looks like a watsoniana. Very beautiful. #### Kirstieさんが2026-10-12に返信しました Thanks so much --- _Plantaコミュニティ (https://getplanta.com)。閲覧はどなたでも可能です。投稿、コメント、いいねをするには、Plantaアプリをダウンロードしてください: https://getplanta.com/download_