Alocasia azlanii vs Hilo beauty elephant ear

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia azlanii
Bright indirect
Caladium praetermissum
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia azlanii
Moderate
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Difficulty
Alocasia azlanii
Hard
Caladium praetermissum
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia azlanii
Caladium praetermissum
Family
Alocasia azlanii
Araceae
Caladium praetermissum
Araceae

Alocasia azlanii

Alocasia azlanii, the red mambo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Brunei, and first described in 2016. With its red to purple patterning on and near its leaf veins, it...

Caladium praetermissum

Caladium praetermissum, the Hilo beauty elephant ear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. Known only from cultivation, it is thought to be native to the New World Tropics. It is a...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Hard","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"","b":"3 ft"}
Native Region
{"a":"Brunei","b":"the New World Tropics"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Alocasia azlanii or Hilo beauty elephant ear?

For ease of care, Hilo beauty elephant ear. Alocasia azlanii is hard difficulty while Hilo beauty elephant ear is moderate difficulty.

Do Alocasia azlanii and Hilo beauty elephant ear need the same light?

Alocasia azlanii prefers bright indirect while Hilo beauty elephant ear prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Alocasia azlanii and Hilo beauty elephant ear safe for pets?

Alocasia azlanii is toxic to pets and Hilo beauty elephant ear is pet-safe.

Can I grow Alocasia azlanii and Hilo beauty elephant ear together?

Yes, they have similar care needs and can be grown side by side.