Alocasia infernalis vs Colocasia fallax
Side-by-side comparison
| Alocasia infernalis | Attribute | Colocasia fallax |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indirect | Light | Bright indirect |
| Moderate | Water | High |
| Hard | Difficulty | Moderate |
| ✓ | Toxic to Pets | ✗ |
| Araceae | Family | Araceae |
Alocasia infernalis
Alocasia infernalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak state, Malaysia. It gets its specific epithet from its dark leaves—nearly black...
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 Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China, and mainland...
Comparison Summary
- Light
- {"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
- Water
- {"a":"Moderate","b":"High"}
- Difficulty
- {"a":"Hard","b":"Moderate"}
- Toxic To Pets
- {"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
- Family
- {"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
- Max Height
- {"a":"","b":""}
- Native Region
- {"a":"Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak state, Malaysia","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to care for, Alocasia infernalis or Colocasia fallax?
For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Alocasia infernalis is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.
Do Alocasia infernalis and Colocasia fallax need the same light?
Alocasia infernalis prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.
Are Alocasia infernalis and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?
Alocasia infernalis is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.
Can I grow Alocasia infernalis and Colocasia fallax together?
They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.