Alocasia longiloba vs Hilo beauty elephant ear

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia longiloba

Alocasia longiloba is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is the namesake of a species complex. The complex has a widespread distribution; Guangdong, Hainan, and southern Yunnan in...

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":"","b":"the New World Tropics"}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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