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Aglaonema modestum vs Colocasia fallax

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Light
Aglaonema modestum
Bright indirect
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Water
Aglaonema modestum
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
High
Difficulty
Aglaonema modestum
Easy
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Aglaonema modestum
✓
Colocasia fallax
✗
Family
Aglaonema modestum
Araceae
Colocasia fallax
Araceae

Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum, called Chinese evergreen, green-for-ten-thousand-years, and lily of China, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aglaonema,…

Colocasia fallax

Colocasia fallax, the silver leaf dwarf elephant ear or dwarf taro, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the Indian Subcon…

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"High"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Easy","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"","b":""}
Native Region
{"a":"Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Aglaonema modestum or Colocasia fallax?

For ease of care, Aglaonema modestum. Aglaonema modestum is easy difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.

Do Aglaonema modestum and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

Aglaonema modestum prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Aglaonema modestum and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

Aglaonema modestum is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.

Can I grow Aglaonema modestum and Colocasia fallax together?

They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.