Alocasia nycteris vs Colocasia fallax

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia nycteris
Bright indirect
Colocasia fallax
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia nycteris
Moderate
Colocasia fallax
High
Difficulty
Alocasia nycteris
Hard
Colocasia fallax
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia nycteris
Colocasia fallax
Family
Alocasia nycteris
Araceae
Colocasia fallax
Araceae

Alocasia nycteris

Alocasia nycteris, commonly known as the bat alocasia or the batwing alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to island of Panay in the Philippines. It is cultivated as an ornamental...

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":"","b":"the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet and Yunnan in China"}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Alocasia nycteris or Colocasia fallax?

For ease of care, Colocasia fallax. Alocasia nycteris is hard difficulty while Colocasia fallax is moderate difficulty.

Do Alocasia nycteris and Colocasia fallax need the same light?

Alocasia nycteris prefers bright indirect while Colocasia fallax prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Alocasia nycteris and Colocasia fallax safe for pets?

Alocasia nycteris is toxic to pets and Colocasia fallax is pet-safe.

Can I grow Alocasia nycteris and Colocasia fallax together?

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